Q.

Chloro acetic acid (molecular weight M) is converted into Cl2 and CO2. Which statement is correct ?

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a

Chlorine is reduced

b

Chlorine is oxidised

c

equivalent weight of chloroacetic acid is M/7

d

Carbon is oxidised

answer is B, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

ClCH2COOHCl2+CO2

Cl is oxidized

C is oxidized

E=Mol.wtnfactor; nfactor =nfCl+nfc

change in oxidation state of Cl = -1 to 0 ( n-factor = 1)

total change in oxidation state of C = 5 + 1 = 6 

(-1 to + 4; and +3 to +4 )

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