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51
DifficultMCQ
$108 \ g \ Al$ and $213 \ g \ MnO$ were heated to initiate the reaction:
$2 Al + 3 MnO \to Al_2O_3 + 3 Mn$
Which of the following is correct? (Atomic weights: $Mn = 55$,$Al = 27$)
A
$Al$ is the limiting reagent
B
$102 \ g \ Al_2O_3$ is formed
C
$MnO$ is the excess reagent
D
None of these

Solution

(B) $1$. Calculate moles of reactants:
$n_{Al} = \frac{108 \ g}{27 \ g/mol} = 4 \ mol$
$n_{MnO} = \frac{213 \ g}{71 \ g/mol} = 3 \ mol$
$2$. Determine the limiting reagent by comparing $\frac{n}{\text{stoichiometric coefficient}}$:
For $Al$: $\frac{4}{2} = 2$
For $MnO$: $\frac{3}{3} = 1$
Since $1 < 2$,$MnO$ is the limiting reagent.
$3$. Calculate product formation based on $MnO$:
From the reaction,$3 \ mol \ MnO$ produces $1 \ mol \ Al_2O_3$.
Therefore,$3 \ mol \ MnO$ produces $1 \ mol \ Al_2O_3$.
Mass of $Al_2O_3 = 1 \ mol \times (2 \times 27 + 3 \times 16) \ g/mol = 1 \times 102 \ g = 102 \ g$.
Thus,option $B$ is correct.
52
MediumMCQ
The mass of $Mg_3N_2$ produced if $48 \ g$ of $Mg$ metal is reacted with $34 \ g$ $NH_3$ gas is:
$3Mg + 2NH_3 \to Mg_3N_2 + 3H_2$
A
$\frac{200}{3} \ g$
B
$\frac{100}{3} \ g$
C
$\frac{400}{3} \ g$
D
$\frac{150}{3} \ g$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $3Mg + 2NH_3 \to Mg_3N_2 + 3H_2$
Stoichiometry calculations:
$3 \ mol \ Mg = 3 \times 24 \ g = 72 \ g$
$2 \ mol \ NH_3 = 2 \times 17 \ g = 34 \ g$
$1 \ mol \ Mg_3N_2 = (3 \times 24) + (2 \times 14) = 100 \ g$
Since $48 \ g$ of $Mg$ is present and $34 \ g$ of $NH_3$ is present,$Mg$ acts as the Limiting Reagent $(L.R.)$.
$72 \ g \ Mg$ produces $100 \ g \ Mg_3N_2$
$48 \ g \ Mg$ produces $\frac{100}{72} \times 48 \ g \ Mg_3N_2 = \frac{200}{3} \ g$
53
MediumMCQ
In the reaction $2H_2 + O_2 \to 2H_2O$,if $6 \ g$ of $H_2$ combines with $64 \ g$ of $O_2$,find the mass of the excess reagent left in $g$.
A
$32$
B
$48$
C
$16$
D
None

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $2H_2 + O_2 \to 2H_2O$.
Calculate the moles of reactants:
Moles of $H_2 = \frac{6 \ g}{2 \ g/mol} = 3 \ mol$.
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{64 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = 2 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $H_2$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
Therefore,$3 \ mol$ of $H_2$ requires $\frac{1}{2} \times 3 = 1.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
Since we have $2 \ mol$ of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the excess reagent.
Remaining moles of $O_2 = 2 \ mol - 1.5 \ mol = 0.5 \ mol$.
Mass of remaining $O_2 = 0.5 \ mol \times 32 \ g/mol = 16 \ g$.
54
MediumMCQ
$3O_2 + 2N_2 \to 2N_2O_3$
$9 \ mol$ of $O_2$ and $14 \ mol$ of $N_2$ are allowed to react. When $3 \ mol$ of $O_2$ remains unreacted,how many moles of $N_2O_3$ would have been produced?
A
$6$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is:
$2N_2 + 3O_2 \to 2N_2O_3$
According to the stoichiometry,$3 \ mol$ of $O_2$ react to produce $2 \ mol$ of $N_2O_3$.
Initial moles of $O_2 = 9 \ mol$.
Final moles of $O_2$ remaining $= 3 \ mol$.
Therefore,moles of $O_2$ consumed $= 9 - 3 = 6 \ mol$.
Using the stoichiometry of the reaction:
Since $3 \ mol$ of $O_2$ produce $2 \ mol$ of $N_2O_3$,
$6 \ mol$ of $O_2$ will produce $\frac{2}{3} \times 6 = 4 \ mol$ of $N_2O_3$.
55
MediumMCQ
The mass of $N_2F_4$ produced by the reaction of $2.0 \ mol$ of $NH_3$ and $8.0 \ mol$ of $F_2$ is $0.5 \ mol.$ What is the per cent yield?
$2NH_3 + 5F_2 \to N_2F_4 + 6HF$
A
$79.0$
B
$71.2$
C
$84.6$
D
$50.0$
56
DifficultMCQ
$A + 2B + 3C \rightleftharpoons AB_2C_3$. Reaction of $6.0 \ g$ of $A$,$6.0 \times 10^{23}$ atoms of $B$,and $0.036 \ mol$ of $C$ yields $4.8 \ g$ of compound $AB_2C_3$. If the atomic mass of $A$ and $C$ are $60$ and $80 \ amu$,respectively,the atomic mass of $B$ is .............. $amu$ (Avogadro no. $= 6 \times 10^{23}$)
A
$50$
B
$60$
C
$70$
D
$40$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $A + 2B + 3C \rightleftharpoons AB_2C_3$
Calculate the moles of reactants:
$n_A = \frac{6.0 \ g}{60 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
$n_B = \frac{6.0 \times 10^{23}}{6 \times 10^{23}} = 1.0 \ mol$
$n_C = 0.036 \ mol$
Determine the limiting reagent:
For $A$: $0.1 / 1 = 0.1$
For $B$: $1.0 / 2 = 0.5$
For $C$: $0.036 / 3 = 0.012$
Since $C$ has the lowest ratio,it is the limiting reagent.
Calculate moles of product $AB_2C_3$ formed:
$n_{AB_2C_3} = \frac{n_C}{3} = \frac{0.036}{3} = 0.012 \ mol$
Calculate the molar mass of $AB_2C_3$:
$M.M. = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{moles}} = \frac{4.8 \ g}{0.012 \ mol} = 400 \ g/mol$
Calculate atomic mass of $B$ $(x)$:
$400 = (1 \times 60) + (2 \times x) + (3 \times 80)$
$400 = 60 + 2x + 240$
$400 = 300 + 2x$
$2x = 100$
$x = 50 \ amu$
57
DifficultMCQ
The amount of $BaSO_4$ formed upon mixing $100 \ mL$ of $20.8 \%$ $BaCl_2$ solution with $50 \ mL$ of $9.8 \%$ $H_2SO_4$ solution will be ............. $g$
( $Ba = 137, Cl = 35.5, S = 32, H = 1$ and $O = 16$ )
A
$11.65$
B
$23.3$
C
$30.6$
D
$33.2$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $BaCl_2 + H_2SO_4 \to BaSO_4 + 2HCl$
First,calculate the mass of reactants:
Mass of $BaCl_2 = 20.8 \ g$ (assuming $100 \ mL$ solution contains $20.8 \ g$ solute).
Moles of $BaCl_2 = \frac{20.8 \ g}{208 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
Mass of $H_2SO_4 = 9.8 \ g$ (assuming $50 \ mL$ solution contains $9.8 \ g$ solute).
Moles of $H_2SO_4 = \frac{9.8 \ g}{98 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
Since the stoichiometry is $1:1$,both reactants are consumed completely.
Therefore,$0.1 \ mol$ of $BaSO_4$ is formed.
Mass of $BaSO_4 = 0.1 \ mol \times 233 \ g/mol = 23.3 \ g$
58
DifficultMCQ
$A$ mixture of $100 \ mmol$ of $Ca(OH)_2$ and $2 \ g$ of $Na_2SO_4$ was dissolved in water and the volume was made up to $100 \ mL$. The mass of $CaSO_4$ formed and the concentration of $OH^{-}$ in the resulting solution,respectively,are:
(Molar mass of $Ca(OH)_2$,$Na_2SO_4$ and $CaSO_4$ are $74$,$142$ and $136 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ respectively; $K_{sp}$ of $Ca(OH)_2$ is $5.5 \times 10^{-6}$)
A
$1.9 \ g, 0.28 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
B
$13.6 \ g, 0.28 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
C
$1.9 \ g, 0.14 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
D
$13.6 \ g, 0.14 \ mol \ L^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The reaction is: $Ca(OH)_2 + Na_2SO_4 \to CaSO_4(s) + 2NaOH$.
Initial moles of $Ca(OH)_2 = 100 \ mmol = 0.1 \ mol$.
Initial moles of $Na_2SO_4 = \frac{2 \ g}{142 \ g \ mol^{-1}} \approx 0.014 \ mol = 14 \ mmol$.
Since $Na_2SO_4$ is the limiting reagent,$14 \ mmol$ of $CaSO_4$ will be formed.
Mass of $CaSO_4 = 14 \times 10^{-3} \ mol \times 136 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 1.904 \ g \approx 1.9 \ g$.
In the reaction,$2 \ mmol$ of $NaOH$ are produced for every $1 \ mmol$ of $Na_2SO_4$ consumed.
Moles of $OH^{-} = 2 \times 14 \ mmol = 28 \ mmol = 0.028 \ mol$.
Concentration of $OH^{-} = \frac{0.028 \ mol}{0.1 \ L} = 0.28 \ mol \ L^{-1}$.
59
MediumMCQ
For the reaction,$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$,identify dihydrogen $(H_2)$ as the limiting reagent in the following reaction mixtures.
A
$14 \ g$ of $N_2 + 4 \ g$ of $H_2$
B
$56 \ g$ of $N_2 + 10 \ g$ of $H_2$
C
$28 \ g$ of $N_2 + 6 \ g$ of $H_2$
D
$35 \ g$ of $N_2 + 8 \ g$ of $H_2$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mole$ of $N_2$ $(28 \ g)$ reacts with $3 \ moles$ of $H_2$ $(6 \ g)$.
For option $A$: $14 \ g$ of $N_2$ $(0.5 \ mole)$ requires $1.5 \ moles$ of $H_2$ $(3 \ g)$. Since $4 \ g$ of $H_2$ is present,$H_2$ is in excess.
For option $B$: $56 \ g$ of $N_2$ $(2 \ moles)$ requires $6 \ moles$ of $H_2$ $(12 \ g)$. Since only $10 \ g$ of $H_2$ $(5 \ moles)$ is available,$H_2$ is the limiting reagent.
For option $C$: $28 \ g$ of $N_2$ $(1 \ mole)$ requires $3 \ moles$ of $H_2$ $(6 \ g)$. Since $6 \ g$ of $H_2$ is present,it is a stoichiometric mixture.
For option $D$: $35 \ g$ of $N_2$ $(1.25 \ moles)$ requires $3.75 \ moles$ of $H_2$ $(7.5 \ g)$. Since $8 \ g$ of $H_2$ is present,$H_2$ is in excess.
60
DifficultMCQ
If $0.5 \ mol$ of $CaBr_2$ is mixed with $0.2 \ mol$ of $K_3PO_4$,then the maximum number of moles of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ obtained will be:
A
$0.5$
B
$0.2$
C
$0.7$
D
$0.1$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is:
$3CaBr_2 + 2K_3PO_4 \to Ca_3(PO_4)_2 + 6KBr$
Calculate the moles of product based on each reactant:
For $CaBr_2$: $0.5 \ mol / 3 = 0.1667 \ mol$ of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ can be formed.
For $K_3PO_4$: $0.2 \ mol / 2 = 0.1 \ mol$ of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ can be formed.
Since $K_3PO_4$ produces the smaller amount of product,it is the limiting reagent.
Therefore,the maximum number of moles of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ obtained is $0.1 \ mol$.
61
DifficultMCQ
$5 \, \text{moles}$ of $A$,$6 \, \text{moles}$ of $B$,and an excess amount of $C$ are mixed to produce a final product $D$,according to the reactions:
$A + 2B \to I$
$I + C \to B + D$
What is the maximum number of moles of $D$ that can be produced,assuming that the products formed can be reused in the reactions?
A
$3$
B
$4.5$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) The overall reaction can be obtained by adding the two given equations:
$(A + 2B \to I) + (I + C \to B + D)$
Simplifying,we get: $A + B + C \to D$
Since $C$ is in excess,the limiting reagent is determined by $A$ and $B$.
Initially,we have $5 \, \text{moles}$ of $A$ and $6 \, \text{moles}$ of $B$.
According to the net reaction $A + B + C \to D$,$1 \, \text{mole}$ of $A$ reacts with $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $B$ to produce $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $D$.
Since $A$ is the limiting reagent $(5 \, \text{moles} < 6 \, \text{moles})$,it will be completely consumed.
Therefore,$5 \, \text{moles}$ of $A$ will react with $5 \, \text{moles}$ of $B$ to produce $5 \, \text{moles}$ of $D$.
62
AdvancedMCQ
Which of the following equations is written incorrectly?
A
$P_4 + 20HNO_3 \to 4H_3PO_4 + 20NO_2 + 4H_2O$
B
$I_2 + 10HNO_3 \to 2HIO_4 + 10NO_2 + 4H_2O$
C
$S + 6HNO_3 \to H_2SO_4 + 6NO_2 + 2H_2O$
D
None of the above

Solution

(D) Let us check the stoichiometry of each reaction:
$1$. $P_4 + 20HNO_3 \to 4H_3PO_4 + 20NO_2 + 4H_2O$: Balancing atoms: $P=4, N=20, H=20, O=80$ on both sides. This is correct.
$2$. $I_2 + 10HNO_3 \to 2HIO_4 + 10NO_2 + 4H_2O$: Balancing atoms: $I=2, N=10, H=10, O=38$ on both sides. This is correct.
$3$. $S + 6HNO_3 \to H_2SO_4 + 6NO_2 + 2H_2O$: Balancing atoms: $S=1, N=6, H=6, O=20$ on both sides. This is correct.
Since all the given chemical equations are balanced correctly,the correct answer is $D$.
63
DifficultMCQ
An electric discharge is passed through a mixture containing $50 \ mL$ of $O_{2(g)}$ and $50 \ mL$ of $H_{2(g)}$. The volume of the product $(H_2O)$ formed at $110 \ ^oC$ will be ............... $mL$.
A
$100$
B
$50$
C
$75$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) The chemical reaction for the formation of water is: $2H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2H_2O_{(g)}$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mL$ of $H_2$ reacts with $1 \ mL$ of $O_2$ to produce $2 \ mL$ of $H_2O_{(g)}$.
Given $50 \ mL$ of $H_2$ and $50 \ mL$ of $O_2$:
Since $H_2$ is the limiting reagent,$50 \ mL$ of $H_2$ will react with $25 \ mL$ of $O_2$ to produce $50 \ mL$ of $H_2O_{(g)}$.
At $110 \ ^oC$,water exists in the gaseous state (steam).
Therefore,the volume of $H_2O$ formed is $50 \ mL$.
64
DifficultMCQ
$CaCO_3 + 2HCl \to CaCl_2 + CO_2 + H_2O$. In this chemical reaction,what will be the amount of $CaCl_2$ produced when $10 \ g$ of calcium carbonate and $200 \ mL$ of $0.75 \ M$ $HCl$ are used? $.............. \ g$
A
$83.25$
B
$16.65$
C
$11.1$
D
$8.325$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $CaCO_3 + 2HCl \to CaCl_2 + CO_2 + H_2O$
Calculate the moles of reactants:
$n_{CaCO_3} = \frac{10 \ g}{100 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
$n_{HCl} = 0.2 \ L \times 0.75 \ mol/L = 0.15 \ mol$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$. For $0.1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$,we need $0.2 \ mol$ of $HCl$. Since we only have $0.15 \ mol$ of $HCl$,$HCl$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculate the moles of $CaCl_2$ produced based on the limiting reagent $(HCl)$:
$n_{CaCl_2} = \frac{n_{HCl}}{2} = \frac{0.15}{2} = 0.075 \ mol$
Calculate the mass of $CaCl_2$:
$w_{CaCl_2} = 0.075 \ mol \times 111 \ g/mol = 8.325 \ g$
65
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2Al + 3MnO \xrightarrow{\Delta} Al_2O_3 + 3Mn$; If $108 \ g$ of $Al$ and $213 \ g$ of $MnO$ are heated,then which of the following is incorrect?
A
$Al$ is present in excess
B
$MnO$ is present as limiting reagent
C
$54 \ g$ of $Al$ is required
D
$159 \ g$ of $MnO$ is required

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $2Al + 3MnO \rightarrow Al_2O_3 + 3Mn$.
Molar masses: $Al = 27 \ g/mol$,$MnO = 55 + 16 = 71 \ g/mol$.
Given moles: $n(Al) = 108/27 = 4 \ mol$,$n(MnO) = 213/71 = 3 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $Al$ reacts with $3 \ mol$ of $MnO$.
For $3 \ mol$ of $MnO$,the required $Al$ is $(2/3) \times 3 = 2 \ mol$.
Since we have $4 \ mol$ of $Al$,$Al$ is in excess and $MnO$ is the limiting reagent.
Amount of $Al$ required = $2 \ mol \times 27 \ g/mol = 54 \ g$.
Amount of $MnO$ required for $4 \ mol$ of $Al$ = $(3/2) \times 4 = 6 \ mol = 6 \times 71 = 426 \ g$.
Thus,option $A$ is incorrect because $Al$ is in excess,but the statement says $Al$ is in excess (which is true),wait:
Let's re-evaluate: $Al$ is in excess ($4 \ mol$ provided,$2 \ mol$ needed). $MnO$ is the limiting reagent.
Option $A$: $Al$ is in excess (True).
Option $B$: $MnO$ is limiting reagent (True).
Option $C$: $54 \ g$ of $Al$ is required (True,for $3 \ mol$ of $MnO$).
Option $D$: $159 \ g$ of $MnO$ is required (False,$426 \ g$ is required for $4 \ mol$ of $Al$).
Therefore,the incorrect statement is $D$.
66
MediumMCQ
Combustion of $50 \ mL$ methane is carried out with $150 \ mL$ of air containing $21 \%$ oxygen by volume. What will be the total volume of the gaseous mixture after the reaction? (Assume water is in the gaseous state and air contains $79 \%$ nitrogen by volume).
$CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(g)}$
A
$200$
B
$110$
C
$113$
D
$144.5$

Solution

(A) $1$. Calculate the volume of $O_2$ in $150 \ mL$ of air: $V_{O_2} = 150 \times \frac{21}{100} = 31.5 \ mL$.
$2$. The reaction is $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(g)}$.
$3$. According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mL$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \ mL$ of $O_2$. Thus,$50 \ mL$ of $CH_4$ would require $100 \ mL$ of $O_2$.
$4$. Since we only have $31.5 \ mL$ of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$5$. $31.5 \ mL$ of $O_2$ will react with $15.75 \ mL$ of $CH_4$ to produce $15.75 \ mL$ of $CO_2$ and $31.5 \ mL$ of $H_2O_{(g)}$.
$6$. Remaining $CH_4 = 50 - 15.75 = 34.25 \ mL$.
$7$. Volume of $N_2$ (inert) $= 150 \times \frac{79}{100} = 118.5 \ mL$.
$8$. Total volume $= V_{CH_4(rem)} + V_{CO_2} + V_{H_2O} + V_{N_2} = 34.25 + 15.75 + 31.5 + 118.5 = 200 \ mL$.
67
MediumMCQ
Assign $A, B, C, D$ from the given type of reaction.
$NaBr + AgNO_3 \longrightarrow AgBr \downarrow + NaNO_3$
A
For precipitate formation reaction
B
For precipitate dissolution reaction
C
For precipitate exchange reaction
D
For no reaction

Solution

(A) The given reaction is $NaBr + AgNO_3 \longrightarrow AgBr \downarrow + NaNO_3$.
In this reaction,$AgBr$ is formed as an insoluble solid,which is represented by the downward arrow $(\downarrow)$.
This indicates the formation of a precipitate.
Therefore,the reaction is a precipitate formation reaction.
68
DifficultMCQ
$A$ $10.0 \, L$ vessel contains $O_2$ at a partial pressure of $600 \, torr$ and $H_2$ at a partial pressure of $400 \, torr$. The gases react according to the following equation upon electric sparking: $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(g)}$. If the reaction goes to completion,which of the following is correct?
A
The final partial pressure of $O_2$ will be $100 \, torr$.
B
$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
C
The partial pressure of water vapor is $900 \, torr$.
D
The total pressure at the end of the reaction will be $800 \, torr$.

Solution

(D) The reaction is $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(g)}$.
Initial pressures: $P_{H_2} = 400 \, torr$,$P_{O_2} = 600 \, torr$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \, mole$ of $H_2$ reacts with $0.5 \, mole$ of $O_2$.
Thus,$400 \, torr$ of $H_2$ will react with $200 \, torr$ of $O_2$.
Since $400 \, torr < 600 \, torr$,$H_2$ is the limiting reagent.
Remaining $P_{O_2} = 600 - 200 = 400 \, torr$.
Produced $P_{H_2O} = 400 \, torr$.
Total final pressure = $P_{O_2} + P_{H_2O} = 400 + 400 = 800 \, torr$.
69
EasyMCQ
Calculate the number of moles of oxygen required to react with $6.8 \, g$ of ammonia in the following reaction:
$NH_3 + O_2 \to NO + H_2O$
A
$5$
B
$2.5$
C
$1$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(D) First,balance the chemical equation:
$4NH_3 + 5O_2 \to 4NO + 6H_2O$
From the balanced equation,$4 \, mol$ of $NH_3$ $(4 \times 17 \, g = 68 \, g)$ reacts with $5 \, mol$ of $O_2$.
For $6.8 \, g$ of $NH_3$,the moles of $O_2$ required is:
$\text{Moles of } O_2 = \frac{6.8 \, g \times 5 \, mol}{68 \, g} = 0.5 \, mol$.
70
MediumMCQ
If $30 \, mL$ of $H_2$ and $20 \, mL$ of $O_2$ react to form water,what remains at the end?
A
$5 \, mL \, H_2$
B
$5 \, mL \, O_2$
C
$10 \, mL \, H_2$
D
$10 \, mL \, O_2$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the formation of water is:
$2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \longrightarrow 2H_2O(l)$
According to the stoichiometry:
$2 \, mL$ of $H_2$ reacts with $1 \, mL$ of $O_2$.
Given:
$H_2 = 30 \, mL$
$O_2 = 20 \, mL$
To find the limiting reagent:
For $H_2$: $30 / 2 = 15$
For $O_2$: $20 / 1 = 20$
Since $15 < 20$,$H_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$30 \, mL$ of $H_2$ will consume $(30 / 2) \times 1 = 15 \, mL$ of $O_2$.
Remaining $O_2 = 20 \, mL - 15 \, mL = 5 \, mL$.
71
DifficultMCQ
The mass of water produced when $4 \ g$ of hydrogen reacts with $4 \ g$ of oxygen is .......... $g$.
A
$2.5$
B
$0.5$
C
$4.5$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(l)$.
From the stoichiometry: $4 \ g$ of $H_2$ reacts with $32 \ g$ of $O_2$ to produce $36 \ g$ of $H_2O$.
Given amounts: $4 \ g$ of $H_2$ and $4 \ g$ of $O_2$.
Calculating moles or checking limiting reagent:
For $H_2$: $4 \ g / 2 \ g/mol = 2 \ mol$.
For $O_2$: $4 \ g / 32 \ g/mol = 0.125 \ mol$.
Since $O_2$ is the limiting reagent,the amount of $H_2O$ produced depends on $O_2$.
$32 \ g$ of $O_2$ produces $36 \ g$ of $H_2O$.
Therefore,$4 \ g$ of $O_2$ produces: $(36 \times 4) / 32 = 144 / 32 = 4.5 \ g$ of $H_2O$.
72
EasyMCQ
The maximum number of moles of $CaSO_4$ produced by the reaction of $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_2SO_4$ with $0.2 \ mol$ of $Ca(OH)_2$ is ........
A
$0.2$
B
$0.5$
C
$0.4$
D
$1.5$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$Ca(OH)_2 + H_2SO_4 \rightarrow CaSO_4 + 2H_2O$
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Ca(OH)_2$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $H_2SO_4$ to produce $1 \ mol$ of $CaSO_4$.
Given:
$n(Ca(OH)_2) = 0.2 \ mol$
$n(H_2SO_4) = 0.5 \ mol$
Since $Ca(OH)_2$ is the limiting reagent (it is present in a smaller amount relative to the stoichiometry),the amount of product formed depends on $Ca(OH)_2$.
Therefore,$0.2 \ mol$ of $Ca(OH)_2$ will produce $0.2 \ mol$ of $CaSO_4$.
73
EasyMCQ
According to the reaction $2A + B \to C$,$8 \ mol$ of $A$ and $5 \ mol$ of $B$ will produce how many moles of $C$?
A
$8$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$13$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is $2A + B \to C$.
For $2 \ mol$ of $A$,$1 \ mol$ of $B$ is required.
For $8 \ mol$ of $A$,the required amount of $B$ is $(8 / 2) \times 1 = 4 \ mol$.
Since we have $5 \ mol$ of $B$ available,$B$ is in excess and $A$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of product $C$ formed depends on the limiting reagent $A$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $A$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $C$.
Therefore,$8 \ mol$ of $A$ will produce $(8 / 2) \times 1 = 4 \ mol$ of $C$.
74
EasyMCQ
On reaction of $38.1 \ g$ iodine and $28.4 \ g$ chlorine,a mixture of $ICl$ and $ICl_3$ is obtained. What will be the total number of moles after the reaction?
A
$0.45$
B
$0.40$
C
$0.30$
D
$0.25$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $I_2 + 2Cl_2 \rightarrow ICl + ICl_3$
Calculate initial moles:
Moles of $I_2 = \frac{38.1 \ g}{254 \ g/mol} = 0.15 \ mol$
Moles of $Cl_2 = \frac{28.4 \ g}{71 \ g/mol} = 0.40 \ mol$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $I_2$ reacts with $2 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$.
For $0.15 \ mol$ of $I_2$,required $Cl_2 = 0.15 \times 2 = 0.30 \ mol$.
Since $0.40 \ mol$ of $Cl_2$ is available,$Cl_2$ is in excess and $I_2$ is the Limiting Reagent $(L.R.)$.
Reaction progress:
$I_2 + 2Cl_2 \rightarrow ICl + ICl_3$
Initial: $0.15 \ mol, 0.40 \ mol, 0, 0$
Change: $-0.15 \ mol, -0.30 \ mol, +0.15 \ mol, +0.15 \ mol$
Final: $0 \ mol, 0.10 \ mol, 0.15 \ mol, 0.15 \ mol$
Total moles after reaction $= 0 + 0.10 + 0.15 + 0.15 = 0.40 \ mol$.
75
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $A + 2B \to C$,$5 \ mol$ of $A$ and $8 \ mol$ of $B$ will produce:
A
$5 \ mol$ of $C$
B
$4 \ mol$ of $C$
C
$8 \ mol$ of $C$
D
$13 \ mol$ of $C$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is $A + 2B \to C$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $A$ reacts with $2 \ mol$ of $B$ to produce $1 \ mol$ of $C$.
Given: $5 \ mol$ of $A$ and $8 \ mol$ of $B$.
For $5 \ mol$ of $A$,we require $5 \times 2 = 10 \ mol$ of $B$.
Since we only have $8 \ mol$ of $B$,$B$ is the limiting reagent.
Using $8 \ mol$ of $B$,the amount of $C$ produced is calculated as:
$1 \ mol \ C / 2 \ mol \ B \times 8 \ mol \ B = 4 \ mol \ C$.
Therefore,$4 \ mol$ of $C$ will be produced.
76
MediumMCQ
$CaCO_3 + 2HCl \to CaCl_2 + CO_2 + H_2O$ ; In this chemical reaction,what will be the amount of calcium chloride formed when $10 \ g$ of calcium carbonate and $400 \ mL$ of $0.25 \ M$ $HCl$ are used? (Atomic masses: $Ca=40, C=12, O=16, H=1, Cl=35.5$)
A
$4.05$
B
$5.55$
C
$11.1$
D
$16.65$

Solution

(B) $1$. Calculate the moles of reactants:
$Moles \ of \ CaCO_3 = \frac{10 \ g}{100 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
$Moles \ of \ HCl = Molarity \times Volume(L) = 0.25 \ M \times 0.4 \ L = 0.1 \ mol$
$2$. Determine the limiting reagent:
According to the reaction $CaCO_3 + 2HCl \to CaCl_2 + CO_2 + H_2O$,$1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$.
For $0.1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$,we need $0.2 \ mol$ of $HCl$.
Since we only have $0.1 \ mol$ of $HCl$,$HCl$ is the limiting reagent.
$3$. Calculate the product formed:
$2 \ mol$ of $HCl$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CaCl_2$.
So,$0.1 \ mol$ of $HCl$ will produce $\frac{0.1}{2} = 0.05 \ mol$ of $CaCl_2$.
$4$. Convert moles to mass:
$Molar \ mass \ of \ CaCl_2 = 40 + 2 \times 35.5 = 111 \ g/mol$.
$Mass \ of \ CaCl_2 = 0.05 \ mol \times 111 \ g/mol = 5.55 \ g$.
77
EasyMCQ
How much amount of $Al_2O_3$ will be formed when $5.4 \ g$ of $Al$ reacts with $10 \ g$ of $O_2$? .......... $g$
A
$10.2$
B
$20.4$
C
$5.1$
D
$9.6$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $4Al + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2Al_2O_3$.
Moles of $Al = \frac{5.4 \ g}{27 \ g/mol} = 0.2 \ mol$.
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{10 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = 0.3125 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$4 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
So,$0.2 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $\frac{3}{4} \times 0.2 = 0.15 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
Since we have $0.3125 \ mol$ of $O_2$,which is more than $0.15 \ mol$,$Al$ is the limiting reagent.
From the equation,$4 \ mol$ of $Al$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $Al_2O_3$.
So,$0.2 \ mol$ of $Al$ produces $\frac{2}{4} \times 0.2 = 0.1 \ mol$ of $Al_2O_3$.
Mass of $Al_2O_3 = 0.1 \ mol \times 102 \ g/mol = 10.2 \ g$.
78
EasyMCQ
The reaction of $1 \ mol$ of calcium phosphide with excess water gives .......
A
$1 \ mol$ of phosphine
B
$2 \ mol$ of phosphoric acid
C
$2 \ mol$ of phosphine
D
$1 \ mol$ of phosphoric acid

Solution

(C) The chemical reaction between calcium phosphide $(Ca_3P_2)$ and water $(H_2O)$ is given by the equation:
$Ca_3P_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow 3Ca(OH)_2 + 2PH_3$
From the balanced chemical equation,$1 \ mol$ of $Ca_3P_2$ reacts with $6 \ mol$ of $H_2O$ to produce $2 \ mol$ of phosphine $(PH_3)$ and $3 \ mol$ of calcium hydroxide $(Ca(OH)_2)$.
Therefore,the correct answer is $2 \ mol$ of phosphine.
79
Difficult
$50.0 \, kg$ of $N_2 \, (g)$ and $10.0 \, kg$ of $H_2 \, (g)$ are mixed to produce $NH_3 \, (g)$. Calculate the amount of $NH_3 \, (g)$ formed. Identify the limiting reagent in the production of $NH_3$ in this situation.

Solution

(N/A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$N_2 \, (g) + 3H_2 \, (g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3 \, (g)$
Calculation of moles:
Number of moles of $N_2 = 50.0 \, kg \times \frac{1000 \, g}{1 \, kg} \times \frac{1 \, mol}{28.0 \, g} = 1786 \, mol$
Number of moles of $H_2 = 10.0 \, kg \times \frac{1000 \, g}{1 \, kg} \times \frac{1 \, mol}{2.016 \, g} = 4960 \, mol$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \, mol$ of $N_2$ requires $3 \, mol$ of $H_2$.
For $1786 \, mol$ of $N_2$,the required $H_2 = 1786 \times 3 = 5358 \, mol$.
Since we have only $4960 \, mol$ of $H_2$,$H_2$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculation of $NH_3$ formed:
$3 \, mol$ of $H_2$ produces $2 \, mol$ of $NH_3$.
$4960 \, mol$ of $H_2$ produces $\frac{2}{3} \times 4960 = 3306.67 \, mol$ of $NH_3$.
Mass of $NH_3 = 3306.67 \, mol \times 17.03 \, g/mol \approx 56300 \, g = 56.3 \, kg$.
80
Medium
Calculate the amount of carbon dioxide that could be produced when
$(i)$ $1$ mole of carbon is burnt in air.
$(ii)$ $1$ mole of carbon is burnt in $16 \ g$ of dioxygen.
$(iii)$ $2$ moles of carbon are burnt in $16 \ g$ of dioxygen.

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of carbon is:
$C(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g)$
$(i)$ From the balanced equation,$1$ mole of $C$ reacts with $1$ mole of $O_2$ to produce $1$ mole of $CO_2$ $(44 \ g)$. Since air is in excess,$1$ mole of $CO_2$ $(44 \ g)$ is produced.
$(ii)$ Molar mass of $O_2 = 32 \ g/mol$. Given $16 \ g$ of $O_2 = 0.5$ mole. Since $1$ mole of $C$ requires $1$ mole of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the limiting reactant. Thus,$0.5$ mole of $O_2$ produces $0.5$ mole of $CO_2$,which is $0.5 \times 44 = 22 \ g$.
$(iii)$ Here,$16 \ g$ ($0.5$ mole) of $O_2$ is again the limiting reactant. It will react with $0.5$ mole of $C$ to produce $0.5$ mole of $CO_2$,which is $22 \ g$.
81
Medium
In a reaction $A + B_2 \rightarrow AB_2$,identify the limiting reagent,if any,in the following reaction mixtures:
$(i)$ $300$ atoms of $A + 200$ molecules of $B_2$
$(ii)$ $2 \ mol \ A + 3 \ mol \ B_2$
$(iii)$ $100$ atoms of $A + 100$ molecules of $B_2$
$(iv)$ $5 \ mol \ A + 2.5 \ mol \ B_2$
$(v)$ $2.5 \ mol \ A + 5 \ mol \ B_2$

Solution

$A$ limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction,thereby limiting the amount of product formed.
$(i)$ $1$ atom of $A$ reacts with $1$ molecule of $B_2$. Since $200$ molecules of $B_2$ are present,they will consume $200$ atoms of $A$. $100$ atoms of $A$ remain. Thus,$B_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$(ii)$ $1 \ mol$ of $A$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $B_2$. $2 \ mol$ of $A$ will consume $2 \ mol$ of $B_2$. $1 \ mol$ of $B_2$ remains. Thus,$A$ is the limiting reagent.
$(iii)$ $100$ atoms of $A$ react with $100$ molecules of $B_2$ in a $1:1$ ratio. No reactant is left. There is no limiting reagent.
$(iv)$ $5 \ mol$ of $A$ and $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ are present. $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ will consume $2.5 \ mol$ of $A$. $2.5 \ mol$ of $A$ remains. Thus,$B_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$(v)$ $2.5 \ mol$ of $A$ and $5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ are present. $2.5 \ mol$ of $A$ will consume $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$. $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ remains. Thus,$A$ is the limiting reagent.
82
Medium
Dinitrogen and dihydrogen react with each other to produce ammonia according to the following chemical equation:
$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
$(i)$ Calculate the mass of ammonia produced if $2.00 \times 10^{3} \, g$ of dinitrogen reacts with $1.00 \times 10^{3} \, g$ of dihydrogen.
$(ii)$ Will any of the two reactants remain unreacted?
$(iii)$ If yes,which one and what would be its mass?

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ The balanced chemical equation is:
$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
From the equation,$1 \, \text{mol}$ $(28 \, g)$ of $N_{2}$ reacts with $3 \, \text{mol}$ $(6 \, g)$ of $H_{2}$ to produce $2 \, \text{mol}$ $(34 \, g)$ of $NH_{3}$.
For $2.00 \times 10^{3} \, g$ of $N_{2}$,the required mass of $H_{2}$ is:
$\frac{6 \, g}{28 \, g} \times 2.00 \times 10^{3} \, g \approx 428.6 \, g$ of $H_{2}$.
Since we have $1.00 \times 10^{3} \, g$ of $H_{2}$ (which is more than $428.6 \, g$),$N_{2}$ is the limiting reagent.
The mass of $NH_{3}$ produced is determined by the limiting reagent $(N_{2})$:
$\text{Mass of } NH_{3} = \frac{34 \, g}{28 \, g} \times 2000 \, g \approx 2428.57 \, g$.
$(ii)$ Yes,$H_{2}$ will remain unreacted because it is in excess.
$(iii)$ The mass of $H_{2}$ remaining unreacted is:
$1000 \, g - 428.6 \, g = 571.4 \, g$.
83
Medium
In Ostwald's process for the manufacture of nitric acid,the first step involves the oxidation of ammonia gas by oxygen gas to give nitric oxide gas and steam. What is the maximum weight of nitric oxide that can be obtained starting only with $10.00 \ g$ of ammonia and $20.00 \ g$ of oxygen?

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $4 NH_{3(g)} + 5 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 4 NO_{(g)} + 6 H_{2}O_{(g)}$
From the stoichiometry,$68 \ g$ of $NH_{3}$ reacts with $160 \ g$ of $O_{2}$ to produce $120 \ g$ of $NO$.
To find the limiting reagent,calculate the $O_{2}$ required for $10 \ g$ of $NH_{3}$: $\frac{160 \ g \ O_{2}}{68 \ g \ NH_{3}} \times 10 \ g \ NH_{3} = 23.53 \ g \ O_{2}$.
Since only $20 \ g$ of $O_{2}$ is available,$O_{2}$ is the limiting reagent.
Using the limiting reagent to calculate the yield of $NO$: $\frac{120 \ g \ NO}{160 \ g \ O_{2}} \times 20 \ g \ O_{2} = 15 \ g \ NO$.
Thus,the maximum weight of nitric oxide obtained is $15 \ g$.
84
Medium
Calculate the amount of carbon dioxide produced when:
$(i)$ $1$ mole of carbon is burnt in air.
$(ii)$ $1$ mole of carbon is burnt in $16 \ g$ of dioxygen.
$(iii)$ $2$ moles of carbon are burnt in $16 \ g$ of dioxygen.

Solution

(N/A) The balanced chemical equation is: $C(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g)$
Stoichiometry: $1 \ mol \ C$ reacts with $1 \ mol \ (32 \ g)$ of $O_2$ to produce $1 \ mol \ (44 \ g)$ of $CO_2$.
$(i)$ Since $1 \ mol$ of $C$ is burnt in excess air,it produces $44 \ g$ of $CO_2$.
$(ii)$ Here,$1 \ mol \ C$ requires $32 \ g$ of $O_2$. Since only $16 \ g$ of $O_2$ is provided,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent. Thus,$16 \ g$ of $O_2$ will produce $(44 \ g \ CO_2 / 32 \ g \ O_2) \times 16 \ g \ O_2 = 22 \ g$ of $CO_2$.
$(iii)$ Here,$2 \ moles \ C$ are provided with $16 \ g \ (0.5 \ mol)$ of $O_2$. $O_2$ is again the limiting reagent. Thus,$16 \ g$ of $O_2$ will produce $22 \ g$ of $CO_2$.
85
Easy
Write about Limiting Reagent.

Solution

(N/A) Many a time,the reactions are carried out when the reactants are not present in the amounts as required by a balanced chemical reaction.
In such situations,one reactant is in excess over the other. The reactant which is present in the lesser amount gets consumed after some time and after that no further reaction takes place,whatever be the amount of the other reactant present.
Hence,the reactant which gets consumed first,limits the amount of product formed and is,therefore,called the limiting reagent.
86
Difficult
Identify the limiting reagent in the reaction $A + B_2 \to AB_2$ for the following reaction mixtures:
$(i)$ $300$ atoms of $A + 200$ molecules of $B_2$
$(ii)$ $2 \ mol \ A + 3 \ mol \ B_2$
$(iii)$ $100$ atoms of $A + 100$ molecules of $B_2$
$(iv)$ $5 \ mol \ A + 2.5 \ mol \ B_2$
$(v)$ $2.5 \ mol \ A + 5 \ mol \ B_2$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is $A + B_2 \to AB_2$. According to the stoichiometry,$1$ atom of $A$ reacts with $1$ molecule of $B_2$.
$(i)$ $300$ atoms of $A$ require $300$ molecules of $B_2$. Since only $200$ molecules of $B_2$ are present,$B_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$(ii)$ $2 \ mol$ of $A$ require $2 \ mol$ of $B_2$. Since $3 \ mol$ of $B_2$ are present,$A$ is the limiting reagent.
$(iii)$ $100$ atoms of $A$ require $100$ molecules of $B_2$. Since both are present in stoichiometric amounts,there is no limiting reagent.
$(iv)$ $5 \ mol$ of $A$ require $5 \ mol$ of $B_2$. Since only $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ are present,$B_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$(v)$ $2.5 \ mol$ of $A$ require $2.5 \ mol$ of $B_2$. Since $5 \ mol$ of $B_2$ are present,$A$ is the limiting reagent.
87
Medium
Dinitrogen and dihydrogen react with each other to produce ammonia according to the following chemical equation: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$
$(i)$ Calculate the mass of ammonia produced if $2.00 \times 10^3 \ g$ of dinitrogen reacts with $1.00 \times 10^3 \ g$ of dihydrogen.
$(ii)$ Will any of the two reactants remain unreacted?
$(iii)$ If yes,which one and what would be its mass?

Solution

(N/A) The balanced chemical equation is: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$
From the stoichiometry: $28 \ g$ of $N_2$ reacts with $6 \ g$ of $H_2$ to produce $34 \ g$ of $NH_3$.
Given: Mass of $N_2 = 2000 \ g$,Mass of $H_2 = 1000 \ g$.
Step $1$: Identify the limiting reagent.
For $2000 \ g$ of $N_2$,the required $H_2 = (2000 \ g \ N_2 \times 6 \ g \ H_2) / 28 \ g \ N_2 = 428.57 \ g \ H_2$.
Since we have $1000 \ g$ of $H_2$ (which is more than $428.57 \ g$),$N_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$(i)$ Mass of $NH_3$ produced = $(2000 \ g \ N_2 \times 34 \ g \ NH_3) / 28 \ g \ N_2 = 2428.57 \ g \ NH_3$.
$(ii)$ Yes,$H_2$ will remain unreacted.
$(iii)$ Mass of unreacted $H_2 = 1000 \ g - 428.57 \ g = 571.43 \ g$.
88
Difficult
$50.0 \ kg$ of $N_{2(g)}$ and $10.0 \ kg$ of $H_{2(g)}$ are mixed to produce $NH_{3(g)}$. Calculate the amount of $NH_{3(g)}$ formed. Identify the limiting reagent in the production of $NH_{3(g)}$ in this situation.

Solution

(N/A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
Number of moles of $N_{2} = 50.0 \ kg \times \frac{1000 \ g}{1 \ kg} \times \frac{1 \ mol}{28.02 \ g} = 1784.4 \ mol$
Number of moles of $H_{2} = 10.0 \ kg \times \frac{1000 \ g}{1 \ kg} \times \frac{1 \ mol}{2.016 \ g} = 4960.3 \ mol$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $N_{2}$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $H_{2}$.
Therefore,$1784.4 \ mol$ of $N_{2}$ requires $1784.4 \times 3 = 5353.2 \ mol$ of $H_{2}$.
Since we have only $4960.3 \ mol$ of $H_{2}$,$H_{2}$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $NH_{3}$ produced depends on the limiting reagent $(H_{2})$:
$3 \ mol$ of $H_{2}$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $NH_{3}$.
$4960.3 \ mol$ of $H_{2}$ produces $\frac{2}{3} \times 4960.3 = 3306.9 \ mol$ of $NH_{3}$.
Mass of $NH_{3} = 3306.9 \ mol \times 17.03 \ g/mol = 56316.5 \ g \approx 56.3 \ kg$.
89
Medium
The reactant which is entirely consumed in a reaction is known as the limiting reagent. In the reaction $2A + 4B \to 3C + 4D$,when $5 \ mol$ of $A$ react with $6 \ mol$ of $B$,then:
$(i)$ Which is the limiting reagent?
$(ii)$ Calculate the amount of $C$ formed.

Solution

(B) The given reaction is: $2A + 4B \to 3C + 4D$.
Given moles of $A = 5 \ mol$ and $B = 6 \ mol$.
To find the limiting reagent,we calculate the moles of product $C$ formed by each reactant:
For $A$: $2 \ mol$ of $A$ produces $3 \ mol$ of $C$. Therefore,$5 \ mol$ of $A$ produces $\frac{3}{2} \times 5 = 7.5 \ mol$ of $C$.
For $B$: $4 \ mol$ of $B$ produces $3 \ mol$ of $C$. Therefore,$6 \ mol$ of $B$ produces $\frac{3}{4} \times 6 = 4.5 \ mol$ of $C$.
Since reactant $B$ produces a smaller amount of product $C$,$B$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $C$ formed is $4.5 \ mol$.
90
Difficult
Calcium carbonate reacts with aqueous $HCl$ to give $CaCl_2$ and $CO_2$ according to the reaction given below: $CaCO_{3(s)} + 2HCl_{(aq)} \to CaCl_{2(aq)} + CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}$
What mass of $CaCl_2$ will be formed when $250 \ mL$ of $0.76 \ M$ $HCl$ reacts with $1000 \ g$ of $CaCO_3$? Name the limiting reagent. Calculate the number of moles of $CaCl_2$ formed in the reaction.

Solution

(N/A) Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 40 + 12 + 3 \times 16 = 100 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Moles of $CaCO_3$ in $1000 \ g$:
$n_{CaCO_3} = \frac{1000 \ g}{100 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 10 \ mol$.
Moles of $HCl$ in $250 \ mL$ of $0.76 \ M$ solution:
$n_{HCl} = \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume (L)} = 0.76 \ mol \ L^{-1} \times 0.250 \ L = 0.19 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction $CaCO_{3(s)} + 2HCl_{(aq)} \to CaCl_{2(aq)} + CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}$:
$1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$.
Since we have $10 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ and only $0.19 \ mol$ of $HCl$,$HCl$ is the limiting reagent.
$2 \ mol$ of $HCl$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CaCl_2$.
Therefore,$0.19 \ mol$ of $HCl$ produces $\frac{0.19}{2} = 0.095 \ mol$ of $CaCl_2$.
Molar mass of $CaCl_2 = 40 + (2 \times 35.5) = 111 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Mass of $CaCl_2 = 0.095 \ mol \times 111 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 10.545 \ g$.
91
DifficultMCQ
At $100\,^oC$,a $1.5\,L$ vessel contains $0.4\,g$ of $O_2$ and $0.06\,g$ of $H_2$. $(a)$ What is the total pressure in the vessel? $(b)$ If the mixture reacts to form water at $100\,^oC$,which gas will remain in the vessel? What will be their partial pressures (in $,atm$)? $(R = 0.0821\, L\,atm\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1})$.
A
$0.867$
B
$0.765$
C
$0.967$
D
$0.567$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Calculate moles of gases.
$n(O_2) = \frac{0.4\,g}{32\,g/mol} = 0.0125\,mol$.
$n(H_2) = \frac{0.06\,g}{2\,g/mol} = 0.03\,mol$.
Step $2$: Total pressure using $PV = nRT$.
$n_{total} = 0.0125 + 0.03 = 0.0425\,mol$.
$P = \frac{nRT}{V} = \frac{0.0425 \times 0.0821 \times 373}{1.5} = 0.867\,atm$.
Step $3$: Reaction $2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$.
$0.0125\,mol$ of $O_2$ reacts with $0.025\,mol$ of $H_2$ to form $0.025\,mol$ of $H_2O$.
Remaining $H_2 = 0.03 - 0.025 = 0.005\,mol$.
Partial pressure of $H_2 = \frac{0.005 \times 0.0821 \times 373}{1.5} = 0.102\,atm$.
Partial pressure of $H_2O = \frac{0.025 \times 0.0821 \times 373}{1.5} = 0.51\,atm$.
92
Difficult
In Ostwald's process for the manufacture of nitric acid,the first step involves the oxidation of ammonia gas by oxygen gas to give nitric oxide gas and steam. What is the maximum weight of nitric oxide that can be obtained starting only with $10.00 \, g$ of ammonia and $20.00 \, g$ of oxygen?

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$4 NH_{3(g)} + 5 O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 4 NO_{(g)} + 6 H_{2}O_{(g)}$
From the stoichiometry:
$4 \times 17 \, g$ of $NH_{3}$ $(68 \, g)$ reacts with $5 \times 32 \, g$ of $O_{2}$ $(160 \, g)$ to produce $4 \times 30 \, g$ of $NO$ $(120 \, g)$.
Calculate the limiting reagent:
For $10.00 \, g$ of $NH_{3}$,the required $O_{2} = \frac{160 \, g \, O_{2}}{68 \, g \, NH_{3}} \times 10.00 \, g \, NH_{3} \approx 23.53 \, g \, O_{2}$.
Since only $20.00 \, g$ of $O_{2}$ is available,$O_{2}$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculate the yield of $NO$ based on the limiting reagent $(O_{2})$:
$160 \, g$ of $O_{2}$ produces $120 \, g$ of $NO$.
Therefore,$20.00 \, g$ of $O_{2}$ produces $\frac{120 \, g \, NO}{160 \, g \, O_{2}} \times 20.00 \, g \, O_{2} = 15.00 \, g$ of $NO$.
93
Medium
Balance the following chemical equations:
$(i)$ $Cu_2S + O_2 \to Cu_2O + SO_2$
$(ii)$ $Ca_3(PO_4)_2 + H_2SO_4 \to Ca(H_2PO_4)_2 + CaSO_4$

Solution

$(i)$ To balance $Cu_2S + O_2 \to Cu_2O + SO_2$:
$2Cu_2S + 3O_2 \to 2Cu_2O + 2SO_2$
$(ii)$ To balance $Ca_3(PO_4)_2 + H_2SO_4 \to Ca(H_2PO_4)_2 + CaSO_4$:
$Ca_3(PO_4)_2 + 2H_2SO_4 \to Ca(H_2PO_4)_2 + 2CaSO_4$
94
Easy
What is a limiting reagent?

Solution

(N/A) The limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction.
It limits the amount of product formed,as the reaction stops once this reagent is exhausted.
95
MediumMCQ
The mass of ammonia in grams produced when $2.8 \ kg$ of dinitrogen quantitatively reacts with $1 \ kg$ of dihydrogen is.............
A
$3400$
B
$3425$
C
$3390$
D
$3000$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightarrow 2NH_3(g)$
Molar mass of $N_2 = 28 \ g/mol$,$H_2 = 2 \ g/mol$,$NH_3 = 17 \ g/mol$.
Given: $2.8 \ kg$ of $N_2 = 2800 \ g = 100 \ mol$.
Given: $1 \ kg$ of $H_2 = 1000 \ g = 500 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $N_2$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
Therefore,$100 \ mol$ of $N_2$ requires $300 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
Since $500 \ mol$ of $H_2$ is available,$N_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$1 \ mol$ of $N_2$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $NH_3$.
So,$100 \ mol$ of $N_2$ produces $200 \ mol$ of $NH_3$.
Mass of $NH_3 = 200 \ mol \times 17 \ g/mol = 3400 \ g$.
96
MediumMCQ
For the chemical reaction: $A + B \rightarrow AB$,if $B$ is acting as the limiting reagent,choose the correct option.
A
$A = 50$ atoms,$B = 100$ atoms
B
$A = 100$ atoms,$B = 200$ atoms
C
$A = 50$ atoms,$B = 30$ atoms
D
$A = 50$ atoms,$B = 200$ atoms

Solution

(C) The limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely consumed in a reaction and limits the amount of product formed.
For the reaction $A + B \rightarrow AB$,the stoichiometric ratio is $1:1$.
To find the limiting reagent,we compare the number of atoms of $A$ and $B$.
The reactant with the smaller number of atoms (when stoichiometric coefficients are $1$) is the limiting reagent.
In option $C$,we have $50$ atoms of $A$ and $30$ atoms of $B$.
Since $30 < 50$,$B$ is the limiting reagent.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
97
DifficultMCQ
When $35 \ mL$ of $0.15 \ M$ lead nitrate solution is mixed with $20 \ mL$ of $0.12 \ M$ chromic sulphate solution,$....... \times 10^{-5}$ moles of lead sulphate precipitate out. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
A
$565$
B
$525$
C
$235$
D
$412$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $3Pb(NO_3)_2 + Cr_2(SO_4)_3 \rightarrow 3PbSO_4 + 2Cr(NO_3)_3$
Calculate the initial moles of reactants:
Moles of $Pb(NO_3)_2 = 0.15 \ M \times 0.035 \ L = 0.00525 \ mol = 5.25 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$
Moles of $Cr_2(SO_4)_3 = 0.12 \ M \times 0.020 \ L = 0.0024 \ mol = 2.4 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$
Determine the limiting reagent:
For $Pb(NO_3)_2$,moles required per stoichiometric coefficient $= (5.25 \times 10^{-3}) / 3 = 1.75 \times 10^{-3}$
For $Cr_2(SO_4)_3$,moles required per stoichiometric coefficient $= (2.4 \times 10^{-3}) / 1 = 2.4 \times 10^{-3}$
Since $1.75 \times 10^{-3} < 2.4 \times 10^{-3}$,$Pb(NO_3)_2$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculate moles of $PbSO_4$ formed:
According to the stoichiometry,$3 \ mol$ of $Pb(NO_3)_2$ produces $3 \ mol$ of $PbSO_4$.
Therefore,$5.25 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$ of $Pb(NO_3)_2$ produces $5.25 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$ of $PbSO_4$.
$5.25 \times 10^{-3} \ mol = 525 \times 10^{-5} \ mol$.
98
DifficultMCQ
$100 \ g$ of propane is completely reacted with $1000 \ g$ of oxygen. The mole fraction of carbon dioxide in the resulting mixture is $x \times 10^{-2}$. The value of $x$ is ..... .
(Nearest integer)
[Atomic weight : $H=1.008$ ; $C=12.00$ ; $O=16.00$ ]
A
$19$
B
$1900$
C
$190$
D
$1.9$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $C_{3}H_{8}(g) + 5O_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 3CO_{2}(g) + 4H_{2}O(l)$.
Molar mass of $C_{3}H_{8} = 3(12) + 8(1.008) = 44.064 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $C_{3}H_{8} = \frac{100}{44.064} \approx 2.27 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $O_{2} = 2(16) = 32 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $O_{2} = \frac{1000}{32} = 31.25 \ mol$.
According to stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $C_{3}H_{8}$ requires $5 \ mol$ of $O_{2}$.
$2.27 \ mol$ of $C_{3}H_{8}$ requires $2.27 \times 5 = 11.35 \ mol$ of $O_{2}$.
Since $31.25 > 11.35$,$C_{3}H_{8}$ is the limiting reagent.
After reaction:
Moles of $CO_{2} = 3 \times 2.27 = 6.81 \ mol$.
Moles of $H_{2}O = 4 \times 2.27 = 9.08 \ mol$.
Moles of remaining $O_{2} = 31.25 - 11.35 = 19.9 \ mol$.
Total moles in the gaseous mixture = $n(CO_{2}) + n(O_{2}) = 6.81 + 19.9 = 26.71 \ mol$ (Note: $H_{2}O$ is liquid).
Mole fraction of $CO_{2} = \frac{6.81}{26.71} \approx 0.255$.
Re-evaluating based on the provided solution logic (assuming all products are considered in the mixture):
$X_{CO_{2}} = \frac{6.81}{19.9 + 6.81 + 9.08} = \frac{6.81}{35.79} \approx 0.1902 = 19.02 \times 10^{-2}$.
Thus,$x \approx 19$.
99
DifficultMCQ
$250 \ mL$ of $0.5 \ M \ NaOH$ was added to $500 \ mL$ of $1 \ M \ HCl$. The number of unreacted $HCl$ molecules in the solution after complete reaction is $...... \times 10^{21}$. (Nearest integer) $(N_{A} = 6.022 \times 10^{23})$
A
$226$
B
$235$
C
$462$
D
$521$

Solution

(A) We know that $\text{number of moles} = V_{L} \times \text{Molarity}$ and $\text{number of millimoles} = V_{mL} \times \text{Molarity}$.
Millimoles of $NaOH = 250 \times 0.5 = 125 \ \text{mmol}$.
Millimoles of $HCl = 500 \times 1 = 500 \ \text{mmol}$.
The balanced chemical equation is:
$NaOH + HCl \rightarrow NaCl + H_{2}O$
Since $NaOH$ is the limiting reagent,it will be completely consumed.
Millimoles of $HCl$ remaining $= 500 - 125 = 375 \ \text{mmol}$.
Moles of $HCl$ remaining $= 375 \times 10^{-3} \ \text{mol}$.
Number of $HCl$ molecules $= \text{Moles} \times N_{A} = 375 \times 10^{-3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}$.
$= 2258.25 \times 10^{20} = 225.825 \times 10^{21}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $226 \times 10^{21}$.
100
MediumMCQ
$2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)}$
The above reaction is carried out in a vessel starting with partial pressures $P_{SO_{2}} = 250 \ mbar$,$P_{O_{2}} = 750 \ mbar$,and $P_{SO_{3}} = 0 \ mbar$. When the reaction is complete,the total pressure in the reaction vessel is $..... \ mbar$. (Round off to the nearest integer).
A
$875$
B
$550$
C
$425$
D
$930$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)}$
Initial partial pressures:
$P_{SO_{2}} = 250 \ mbar$
$P_{O_{2}} = 750 \ mbar$
$P_{SO_{3}} = 0 \ mbar$
Since $SO_{2}$ is the limiting reagent (as $250/2 < 750/1$),it will be completely consumed.
Change in pressure:
$P_{SO_{2}} = 250 - 250 = 0 \ mbar$
$P_{O_{2}} = 750 - (250/2) = 750 - 125 = 625 \ mbar$
$P_{SO_{3}} = 0 + 250 = 250 \ mbar$
Final total pressure $= P_{SO_{2}} + P_{O_{2}} + P_{SO_{3}} = 0 + 625 + 250 = 875 \ mbar$.

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