Which of the statements are correct about the following reactions ?
`MeCHO+[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(o+)+overset(Θ)(OH)+ rarr MeCOO^(Θ)+Ag`

Options

A. The equivalent weight of MeCHO is 22.
B. Three moles of `bar(O)H` are required in the reaction
C. MeCHO acts as an oxidising agent
D. `[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)` gets reduced.

Answer

C

Explanation

Oxidation `CH_(3)COO^(-) + 3 bar(O)H rarr CH_(3)COO^(-) +2e^(-) + 2H_(2)O`
Reduction : `[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+) + e^(-) rarr Ag + NH_(3)] xx 2`
`CH_(3)CHO + 2[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+) +3 bar(O)H rarr CH_(3)O bar(O) + 2H_(2)O`
Molecular mass (M) of `CH_(3)CO= 44 g mol^(-1)`
Equivalent weight `(E omega)= (M)/("n-factor")= (44)/(2) =22g mol^(-1)`