Mass Required for Reaction of Potassium Ethoxide and Tetrachlorobiphenyl.
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Chemical dechlorination is a method for destroying PCB waste. How many kilograms of potassium ethoxide (KOEt, or KOC2H5) is needed to react with 500 kg of 2,3',4',5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl?
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This solution shows the detailed calculations involving the reaction of potassium ethoxide and tetrachlorobiphenyl. The sequence of steps is clearly presented, as well as the reacting ratio of the two substances. It also shows the structure of the tetrachlorobiphenyl and the explanation for every calculation involved.
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Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) is a group of synthetic chemicals that was manufactured for use in dielectric fluids, and as insulators for transformers and capacitors. PCBs were considered the perfect oil. They were found to be very useful for preventing fires and explosions, and also for hydraulic fluids, casting wax, carbonless carbon paper, compressors, heat transfer systems, plasticizers, pigments, adhesives, liquid cooled electric motors, fluorescent light ballasts and so on.
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