Chapter 22, Problem 22.89AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The synthesis of the given compound from ${\text{Na}}^{\text{14}}\text{CN}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The carbon atom exist in $15$ isotopes from ${}^8\text{C}$ to ${}^{22}\text{C}$, among them only ${}^{12}\text{C}$ and ${}^{13}\text{C}$ isotopes are stable. The isotope ${}^{14}\text{C}$ is a radioactive isotope with a half life of $5700$ years. It contains $6$ protons and $8$ neutrons. It decomposes into ${}^{14}\text{N}$ through beta decay.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The synthesis of the given compound from ${\text{Na}}^{\text{14}}\text{CN}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The carbon atom exist in $15$ isotopes from ${}^8\text{C}$ to ${}^{22}\text{C}$, among them only ${}^{12}\text{C}$ and ${}^{13}\text{C}$ isotopes are stable. The isotope ${}^{14}\text{C}$ is a radioactive isotope with a half life of $5700$ years. It contains $6$ protons and $8$ neutrons. It decomposes into ${}^{14}\text{N}$ through beta decay.