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17/11/2021 11:40 am
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In the disproportionation reaction
3HClO3 → HClO4 + Cl2 + 2O2 + H2O, the equivalent mass of the oxidizing agent is (molar mass of HClO3 = 84.45)
(a) 16.89
(b) 32.22
(c) 84.45
(d) 28.15
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17/11/2021 11:45 am
Correct answer: (a) 16.89
Explanation:
ClO3- → Cl20
x - 6 = -1 x = 0
x = +5 x = 0(x = oxidation number)
Equivalent mass = \(\frac{Molecular\;mass}{Oxidation\;number}\)
= \(\frac{84.45}{5}\) = 16.89