Finding the equivalent of a compound

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The discussion centers on the concept of "equivalent" in chemistry, specifically in the context of a reaction between methyl salicylate and sodium hydroxide to form salicylic acid. The user is unfamiliar with the term "equivalent" and has not encountered it in their Intro Chemistry course. They mention that the equivalent for methyl salicylate is stated as 1.0 on their homework sheet. The user has attempted to find information online but has not found sufficient resources. Understanding the concept of equivalents is crucial for accurately performing stoichiometric calculations in chemical reactions.
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I am reacting methyl salicylate with sodium hydroxide to form salicylic acid. I am required to find the equivalent of sodium hydroxide, however I've never even heard of such a term. I didn't learn anything about "equivalent" in Intro Chem. Can anyone help? There are no units, because this sheet says that the equivalent for methyl salicylate is 1.0.

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I researched online and didn't find much.
 
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