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1. Lithium aluminum hydride is an important reagent in organic chemistry. You ar

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Question

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Lithium aluminum hydride is an important reagent in organic chemistry. You are shipping 500 g of LiAlH4in ether (ethereal). Which of the following statements is true?

a)According to the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, LiAlH4 can produce flammable gases upon contact with water.

b)The bottle should be labeled as a flammable liquid and dangerous when wet.

c)Lithium aluminum hydride is a marine pollutant.

d)The reportable quantity is 10 g.

e)When shipped by water, it must be stored on deck only.

f)LiAlH4 cannot be shipped by passenger aircraft.

g)It can only be shipped in PG I.

h)The truck transporting this material must be placarded.

Explanation / Answer

a, b ,e,f,h correct answers