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What is the equivalent weight of carbon?

Answer:

Equivalent Weight = Wt. of substance that reacts with or liberates 8 grams of oxygen.

C + O2 --> CO2

12 grams Carbon reacts with 32 grams Oxygen. Therefore, 3 grams Carbon reacts with 8 grams of Oxygen.

Equivalent Weight of Carbon is 3.

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