The answer to this question will be C
Answer:
Distribution coefficient: 4.79
Explanation:
Distribution coefficient is the ratio between equilibrium concentration of non-aqueous phase and aqueous phase where both solvents are inmiscible. The equation for the problem is:
Distribution coefficient: Concentration in chloroform / Concentration in Water
<em>Concentration in water: 2.59mg / 30mL = 0.08633mg/mL</em>
<em>Concentration in chloroform: (15mg-2.59mg) / 30mL = 0.4137mg/mL</em>
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Distribution coefficient: 0.4137mg/mL / 0.08633mg/mL
<h3>Distribution coefficient: 4.79</h3>
When oxygen is found is peroxide, it has an oxidation number of -1.
The chemical formula of hydrogen peroxide is H2O2. We know that hydrogen always has +1 oxidation state until it forms metal hydrides. So in H2O2, the oxidation state ofhydrogen is +1.
Now, let oxidation state of oxygen be x. So,
2 * (+1) + 2*x = 0
2 + 2x = 0
2x = -2
x = -2 / 2
x = -1
Hence, the oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides is -1
