Chapter 23.3, Problem 4RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical reagent should be identified for the following conversion.

Concept introduction:

Chemical reagent:

A reagent is a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction.

The term reactant and reagent are often used interchangeably. How ever a reactant is more specifically a substance consumed in the course of a chemical reaction.

E.g:  Schiff’s reagent, Baeyer’s reagent etc.

Sodium hydroxide reagent is used for basic solution and has the ability to raise $\text{pH}$ of chemical solutions.

For example, it is used for neutralization of acid.