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Calculate the degree of reduction for ethanol, where the degree of reduction of C=4, H=1, O=-2.(a) γ = 9(b) γ = 6(c) γ = 3(d) γ = 2 |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) γ = 6 To elaborate: Ethanol (C2H5OH) = 2(4) + 6(1) + 1(-2) = 12, γ = 12/2 = 6 As, the number of equivalents of available electrons per gram atom C is the measure of degree of reduction. |
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