When the optically active carboxylic acid below is decarboxylated using the conditions typical in the acetoacetate synthesis, wi
ll the ketone product also be optically active?
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Answer:
0.47 M
Explanation:
The concentration of the solution can be calculated using the following equation:
<u>Where:</u>
V: is the volume of the solution = 68.6x10⁻² L
η: is the moles of cobalt (II) sulfate
m: is the mass of cobalt (II) sulfate = 89.94 g
M: is the molar mass of cobalt (II) sulfate = 281.103 g/mol
The concentration of cobalt (II) sulfate is:
We used the molar mass of the cobalt (II) sulfate heptahydrate (281.103 g/mol) since it is one of the most common salts of cobalt.
Therefore, the concentration of a solution of cobalt (II) sulfate is 0.47 M (assuming that the cobalt (II) sulfate is heptahydrate).
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