Question

Which of the statements are correct about the following reactions?
$MeCHO +\left[ Ag \left( NH _3\right)_2\right]^{\oplus}+{}^{\ominus} OH +\rightarrow MeCOO ^{\ominus}+ Ag$

• A. The equivalent weight of $MeCHO$ is $22$
• B. Three moles of ${ }^{\ominus} OH$ are required in the above reaction
• C. $MeCHO$ is an oxidising agent
• D. Reduction of $\left[ Ag \left( NH _3\right)_2\right]^{\oplus}$ occurs

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Molecular mass $( Mw )$ of $CH _3 CHO =44$
Equivalent weight $( Ew )=\frac{ Mw }{n \text { factor }}=\frac{44}{2}=22$