Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question with Solution | TestHub
Statement 1: Equivalent weight of any element represents the parts by weight of the element which combines with or displaces 1 part by weight of hydrogen or 8 parts by weight of oxygen or 35.5 parts by weight of chlorine.
Statement 2: The atomic weights of hydrogen, oxygen or chlorine are taken as reference for the determination of equivalent weights of all other elements.
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I is the standard definition of equivalent weight and is correct. II is incorrect: the reference quantities are 1 part of hydrogen, 8 parts of oxygen and 35.5 parts of chlorine, and 8 is NOT the atomic weight of oxygen (16) - the references are the equivalent (combining) weights of these elements, not their atomic weights. Hence (c).
