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101
DifficultMCQ
When $400 \ mL$ of $0.2 \ M \ H_2SO_4$ solution is mixed with $600 \ mL$ of $0.1 \ M \ NaOH$ solution,the increase in temperature of the final solution is $...... \times 10^{-2} \ K$. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
$\left[ \text{Use } : H^{+}_{(aq)} + OH^{-}_{(aq)} \rightarrow H_2O : \Delta_{r}H = -57.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \right]$
Specific heat of $H_2O = 4.18 \ J \ K^{-1} \ g^{-1}$
Density of $H_2O = 1.0 \ g \ cm^{-3}$
Assume no change in volume of solution on mixing.
A
$4$
B
$82$
C
$86$
D
$90$

Solution

(B) Step $1$: Calculate moles of $H^+$ and $OH^-$.
$n_{H^+} = 2 \times \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume (L)} = 2 \times 0.2 \times 0.4 = 0.16 \ mol$.
$n_{OH^-} = 1 \times \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume (L)} = 0.1 \times 0.6 = 0.06 \ mol$.
Step $2$: Identify the limiting reagent. Since $n_{OH^-} < n_{H^+}$,$OH^-$ is the limiting reagent.
Step $3$: Calculate heat released $(q)$.
$q = n_{OH^-} \times |\Delta_{r}H| = 0.06 \ mol \times 57.1 \times 10^3 \ J \ mol^{-1} = 3426 \ J$.
Step $4$: Calculate temperature change $(\Delta T)$.
Total mass of solution = $(400 + 600) \ mL \times 1.0 \ g \ mL^{-1} = 1000 \ g$.
$q = m \times c \times \Delta T \Rightarrow 3426 = 1000 \times 4.18 \times \Delta T$.
$\Delta T = \frac{3426}{4180} \approx 0.8196 \ K$.
Expressing in $10^{-2} \ K$: $0.8196 \times 100 \times 10^{-2} \ K = 81.96 \times 10^{-2} \ K$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $82 \times 10^{-2} \ K$.
102
DifficultMCQ
$CNG$ is an important transportation fuel. When $100 \, g$ of $CNG$ is mixed with $208 \, g$ of oxygen in vehicles,it leads to the formation of $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ and produces a large quantity of heat during this combustion. The amount of carbon dioxide produced in grams is ...... [nearest integer] [Assume $CNG$ to be methane]
A
$143$
B
$134$
C
$167$
D
$189$

Solution

(A) The combustion reaction is: $CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O$
Moles of $CH_4 = \frac{100 \, g}{16 \, g/mol} = 6.25 \, mol$
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{208 \, g}{32 \, g/mol} = 6.5 \, mol$
To find the limiting reagent,calculate the ratio of moles to stoichiometric coefficient:
For $CH_4: \frac{6.25}{1} = 6.25$
For $O_2: \frac{6.5}{2} = 3.25$
Since the ratio for $O_2$ is smaller,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
From the stoichiometry,$2 \, mol$ of $O_2$ produces $1 \, mol$ of $CO_2$.
Therefore,$6.5 \, mol$ of $O_2$ will produce $\frac{6.5}{2} = 3.25 \, mol$ of $CO_2$.
Mass of $CO_2 = 3.25 \, mol \times 44 \, g/mol = 143 \, g$.
103
DifficultMCQ
Production of iron in a blast furnace follows the following equation:
$Fe_{3}O_{4(s)} + 4CO_{(g)} \rightarrow 3Fe_{(s)} + 4CO_{2(g)}$
When $4.640 \ kg$ of $Fe_{3}O_{4}$ and $2.520 \ kg$ of $CO$ are allowed to react,the amount of iron (in $g$) produced is $....$
[Given: Molar Atomic mass $(g \ mol^{-1}): Fe = 56, O = 16, C = 12$]
A
$1400$
B
$2200$
C
$3360$
D
$4200$

Solution

(C) $1$. Calculate the molar mass of $Fe_{3}O_{4} = (3 \times 56) + (4 \times 16) = 168 + 64 = 232 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
$2$. Calculate the moles of $Fe_{3}O_{4} = \frac{4.640 \times 10^{3} \ g}{232 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 20 \ mol$.
$3$. Calculate the molar mass of $CO = 12 + 16 = 28 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
$4$. Calculate the moles of $CO = \frac{2.520 \times 10^{3} \ g}{28 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 90 \ mol$.
$5$. According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $Fe_{3}O_{4}$ requires $4 \ mol$ of $CO$. Thus,$20 \ mol$ of $Fe_{3}O_{4}$ requires $20 \times 4 = 80 \ mol$ of $CO$.
$6$. Since we have $90 \ mol$ of $CO$ (which is more than $80 \ mol$),$Fe_{3}O_{4}$ is the limiting reagent.
$7$. From the equation,$1 \ mol$ of $Fe_{3}O_{4}$ produces $3 \ mol$ of $Fe$. Therefore,$20 \ mol$ of $Fe_{3}O_{4}$ produces $20 \times 3 = 60 \ mol$ of $Fe$.
$8$. Mass of $Fe$ produced $= 60 \ mol \times 56 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 3360 \ g$.
104
MediumMCQ
In the given reaction,$X + Y + 3 Z \rightleftharpoons XYZ_3$. If one mole of each of $X$ and $Y$ with $0.05 \ mol$ of $Z$ reacts to form the compound $XYZ_3$,calculate the yield of $XYZ_3$ in grams. (Given: Atomic masses of $X, Y$ and $Z$ are $10, 20$ and $30 \ amu$,respectively). (Nearest integer)
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$0$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $X + Y + 3 Z \rightarrow XYZ_3$.
Initial moles: $X = 1 \ mol$,$Y = 1 \ mol$,$Z = 0.05 \ mol$.
To find the Limiting Reagent ($L$.$R$.),divide the moles by their stoichiometric coefficients:
$X: 1/1 = 1$
$Y: 1/1 = 1$
$Z: 0.05/3 \approx 0.0167$
Since $Z$ has the smallest ratio,$Z$ is the Limiting Reagent.
Moles of $XYZ_3$ formed = $\frac{1}{3} \times \text{moles of } Z = \frac{0.05}{3} \ mol$.
Molar mass of $XYZ_3 = 10 + 20 + (3 \times 30) = 120 \ g/mol$.
Yield of $XYZ_3 = \frac{0.05}{3} \times 120 = 0.05 \times 40 = 2 \ g$.
105
DifficultMCQ
$2 \ L$ of $0.2 \ M \ H_2SO_4$ is reacted with $2 \ L$ of $0.1 \ M \ NaOH$ solution. The molarity of the resulting product $Na_2SO_4$ in the solution is $X \ mM$. Find the value of $X$. (Nearest integer).
A
$24$
B
$23$
C
$22$
D
$25$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $H_2SO_4 + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_2SO_4 + 2H_2O$
Initial moles of $H_2SO_4 = 2 \ L \times 0.2 \ M = 0.4 \ mol$.
Initial moles of $NaOH = 2 \ L \times 0.1 \ M = 0.2 \ mol$.
Since $NaOH$ is the limiting reagent,$0.2 \ mol$ of $NaOH$ will react with $0.1 \ mol$ of $H_2SO_4$ to produce $0.1 \ mol$ of $Na_2SO_4$.
Total volume of the solution = $2 \ L + 2 \ L = 4 \ L$.
Molarity of $Na_2SO_4 = \frac{0.1 \ mol}{4 \ L} = 0.025 \ M$.
$0.025 \ M = 25 \ mM$.
106
DifficultMCQ
$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2NH_{3(g)}$
$20 \ g \quad \quad \quad \quad 5 \ g$
Consider the above reaction. The limiting reagent of the reaction and the number of moles of $NH_{3}$ formed are,respectively:
A
$H_{2}, 1.42 \ moles$
B
$H_{2}, 0.71 \ moles$
C
$N_{2}, 1.42 \ moles$
D
$N_{2}, 0.71 \ moles$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2NH_{3(g)}$
Calculate the number of moles of reactants:
$n(N_{2}) = \frac{20 \ g}{28 \ g/mol} \approx 0.714 \ mol$
$n(H_{2}) = \frac{5 \ g}{2 \ g/mol} = 2.5 \ mol$
Determine the limiting reagent by dividing moles by the stoichiometric coefficient:
For $N_{2}: \frac{0.714}{1} = 0.714$
For $H_{2}: \frac{2.5}{3} \approx 0.833$
Since $0.714 < 0.833$,$N_{2}$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $NH_{3}$ produced depends on the limiting reagent:
$n(NH_{3}) = 2 \times n(N_{2}) = 2 \times 0.714 = 1.428 \ mol \approx 1.42 \ mol$.
107
MediumMCQ
$A$ closed $10 \, L$ vessel contains $1 \, L$ water gas $(1:1 \, CO : H_2)$ and $9 \, L$ air ($20 \% \, O_2$ by volume) at $STP$. The contents of the vessel are ignited. The number of moles of $CO_2$ in the vessel is closest to $.... \, mol$.
A
$0.22$
B
$0.022$
C
$0.90$
D
$3.60$

Solution

(B) At $STP$,$1 \, L$ of water gas contains $1:1$ ratio of $CO$ and $H_2$ gases.
Thus,$V_{CO} = 0.5 \, L$ and $V_{H_2} = 0.5 \, L$.
Volume of $O_2$ in $9 \, L$ of air $= 9 \times 0.20 = 1.8 \, L$.
Upon ignition,$CO$ reacts with $O_2$ according to the equation: $2CO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2(g)}$.
Since $CO$ is the limiting reagent ($0.5 \, L$ of $CO$ requires $0.25 \, L$ of $O_2$),the volume of $CO_2$ produced is equal to the volume of $CO$ consumed,which is $0.5 \, L$.
Number of moles of $CO_2 = \frac{\text{Volume at } STP}{22.4 \, L/mol} = \frac{0.5}{22.4} \approx 0.022 \, mol$.
108
DifficultMCQ
In a closed vessel at $STP$,$50 \, L$ of $CH_4$ is ignited with $750 \, L$ of air (containing $20 \% \ O_2$). The number of moles of $O_2$ remaining in the vessel on cooling to room temperature is closest to
A
$5.8$
B
$2.2$
C
$4.5$
D
$6.7$

Solution

(B) The combustion reaction is: $CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l)$.
Volume of $O_2$ present in $750 \, L$ of air $= \frac{20}{100} \times 750 \, L = 150 \, L$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \, L$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \, L$ of $O_2$.
Therefore,$50 \, L$ of $CH_4$ requires $50 \times 2 = 100 \, L$ of $O_2$.
Remaining volume of $O_2 = 150 \, L - 100 \, L = 50 \, L$.
Since $22.4 \, L$ of any gas at $STP$ corresponds to $1 \, mole$,the number of moles of $O_2$ remaining is $\frac{50}{22.4} \approx 2.23 \, moles$.
The value closest to this is $2.2 \, moles$.
109
MediumMCQ
The gas released when baking soda is mixed with vinegar is
A
$CO$
B
$CO_2$
C
$CH_4$
D
$O_2$

Solution

(B) The correct option is $(b)$.
When baking soda $(NaHCO_3)$ is mixed with vinegar (which contains acetic acid,$CH_3COOH$),a chemical reaction occurs that produces sodium acetate,water,and carbon dioxide gas.
The balanced chemical equation is:
$CH_3COOH_{(aq)} + NaHCO_{3(s)} \longrightarrow CH_3COONa_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)} + CO_{2(g)}$
Thus,the gas released is carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$.
110
MediumMCQ
One mole of nitrogen gas on reaction with $3.01 \times 10^{23}$ molecules of hydrogen gas produces
A
one mole of ammonia
B
$2.0 \times 10^{23}$ molecules of ammonia
C
$2$ moles of ammonia
D
$3.01 \times 10^{23}$ molecules of ammonia

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$.
Given: $1$ mole of $N_2$ and $3.01 \times 10^{23}$ molecules of $H_2$.
Since $1$ mole of $H_2$ contains $6.022 \times 10^{23}$ molecules,the number of moles of $H_2$ is $\frac{3.01 \times 10^{23}}{6.022 \times 10^{23}} = 0.5$ mole.
According to the stoichiometry,$3$ moles of $H_2$ produce $2$ moles of $NH_3$.
Therefore,$0.5$ mole of $H_2$ will produce $\frac{2}{3} \times 0.5 = \frac{1}{3}$ mole of $NH_3$.
Number of molecules of $NH_3 = \frac{1}{3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \approx 2.0 \times 10^{23}$ molecules.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
111
MediumMCQ
When $22.4 \ L$ of $H_{2(g)}$ is mixed with $5.6 \ L$ of $Cl_{2(g)}$,each at $S.T.P.$,the moles of $HCl_{(g)}$ formed after completion of the reaction is closest to $.... \ mol$.
A
$1.0$
B
$0.75$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.25$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2HCl_{(g)}$
At $S.T.P.$,$1 \ mol$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ L$.
Moles of $H_{2(g)} = \frac{22.4 \ L}{22.4 \ L/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
Moles of $Cl_{2(g)} = \frac{5.6 \ L}{22.4 \ L/mol} = 0.25 \ mol$.
Since $Cl_{2(g)}$ is the limiting reagent,it will be completely consumed.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $Cl_{2(g)}$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $HCl_{(g)}$.
Therefore,$0.25 \ mol$ of $Cl_{2(g)}$ will produce $0.25 \times 2 = 0.5 \ mol$ of $HCl_{(g)}$.
112
MediumMCQ
Assume carbon burns according to the following equation:
$2C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{(g)}$
When $12 \ g$ of carbon is burnt in $48 \ g$ of oxygen,the volume of carbon monoxide produced is $...... \times 10^{-1} \ L$ at $STP$ [nearest integer].
[Given: Assume $CO$ as an ideal gas,molar mass of $C = 12 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,molar mass of $O = 16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,and molar volume of an ideal gas at $STP$ = $22.7 \ L \ mol^{-1}$]
A
$226$
B
$223$
C
$227$
D
$229$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $2C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{(g)}$
Moles of $C = \frac{12 \ g}{12 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 1 \ mol$.
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{48 \ g}{32 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 1.5 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $C$ requires $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$. Therefore,$1 \ mol$ of $C$ requires $0.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
Since we have $1.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$,$C$ is the limiting reagent.
From the equation,$2 \ mol$ of $C$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $CO$,so $1 \ mol$ of $C$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CO$.
Volume of $1 \ mol$ of $CO$ at $STP$ = $22.7 \ L = 227 \times 10^{-1} \ L$.
113
MediumMCQ
If $5$ moles of $BaCl_2$ is mixed with $2$ moles of $Na_3PO_4$,the maximum number of moles of $Ba_3(PO_4)_2$ formed is $..........$ (Nearest integer)
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$3 BaCl_2 + 2 Na_3PO_4 \rightarrow Ba_3(PO_4)_2 + 6 NaCl$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction:
$3$ moles of $BaCl_2$ react with $2$ moles of $Na_3PO_4$ to produce $1$ mole of $Ba_3(PO_4)_2$.
Given:
$5$ moles of $BaCl_2$ and $2$ moles of $Na_3PO_4$.
To find the limiting reagent:
For $2$ moles of $Na_3PO_4$,we require $(3/2) \times 2 = 3$ moles of $BaCl_2$.
Since we have $5$ moles of $BaCl_2$ (which is more than $3$ moles),$BaCl_2$ is in excess and $Na_3PO_4$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculation of product:
$2$ moles of $Na_3PO_4$ produce $1$ mole of $Ba_3(PO_4)_2$.
Therefore,the maximum number of moles of $Ba_3(PO_4)_2$ formed is $1$.
114
MediumMCQ
One mole of $P_4$ reacts with $8$ moles of $SOCl_2$ to give $4$ moles of $A$,$x$ moles of $SO_2$ and $2$ moles of $B$. $A$,$B$ and $x$ respectively are
A
$PCl_3$,$S_2Cl_2$ and $4$
B
$POCl_3$,$S_2Cl_2$ and $4$
C
$PCl_3$,$S_2Cl_2$ and $2$
D
$POCl_3$,$S_2Cl_2$ and $2$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$P_4 + 8SOCl_2 \rightarrow 4PCl_3 + 2S_2Cl_2 + 4SO_2$
Comparing this with the given reaction:
$P_4 + 8SOCl_2 \rightarrow 4A + xSO_2 + 2B$
We can identify:
$A = PCl_3$
$B = S_2Cl_2$
$x = 4$
Therefore,the correct values are $PCl_3$,$S_2Cl_2$ and $4$.
115
EasyMCQ
Consider the following reaction:
$3 PbCl_2 + 2 (NH_4)_3 PO_4 \rightarrow Pb_3(PO_4)_2 + 6 NH_4 Cl$
If $72 \ mmol$ of $PbCl_2$ is mixed with $50 \ mmol$ of $(NH_4)_3 PO_4$,then the amount of $Pb_3(PO_4)_2$ formed is $......... \ mmol$. (nearest integer)
A
$24$
B
$22$
C
$25$
D
$30$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $3 PbCl_2 + 2 (NH_4)_3 PO_4 \rightarrow Pb_3(PO_4)_2 + 6 NH_4 Cl$
Calculate the moles required for each reactant:
For $PbCl_2$: $72 \ mmol / 3 = 24 \ mmol$
For $(NH_4)_3 PO_4$: $50 \ mmol / 2 = 25 \ mmol$
Since $24 < 25$,$PbCl_2$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $Pb_3(PO_4)_2$ formed is determined by the limiting reagent:
$mmol \text{ of } Pb_3(PO_4)_2 = \frac{1}{3} \times mmol \text{ of } PbCl_2 = \frac{72}{3} = 24 \ mmol$.
116
MediumMCQ
$1 \ g$ of sodium hydroxide was treated with $25 \ mL$ of $0.75 \ M \ HCl$ solution. The mass of sodium hydroxide left unreacted is equal to:
A
$250 \ mg$
B
Zero $mg$
C
$200 \ mg$
D
$750 \ mg$

Solution

(A) The chemical reaction is: $NaOH + HCl \longrightarrow NaCl + H_2O$
First,calculate the mass of $HCl$ in $25 \ mL$ of $0.75 \ M$ solution:
$Moles \ of \ HCl = Molarity \times Volume(L) = 0.75 \times 0.025 = 0.01875 \ mol$
Mass of $HCl = Moles \times Molar \ Mass = 0.01875 \times 36.5 \approx 0.684375 \ g$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $HCl$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $NaOH$ $(40 \ g)$:
$0.01875 \ mol \ HCl \ reacts \ with \ 0.01875 \ mol \ NaOH$
Mass of $NaOH$ reacted $= 0.01875 \times 40 = 0.75 \ g$
Mass of $NaOH$ left unreacted $= 1 \ g - 0.75 \ g = 0.25 \ g$
Since $1 \ g = 1000 \ mg$,the mass left is $0.25 \times 1000 = 250 \ mg$.
117
MediumMCQ
Aluminium reacts with sulfuric acid to form aluminium sulfate and hydrogen. What is the volume of hydrogen gas in liters $(L)$ produced at $300 \ K$ and $1.0 \ atm$ pressure,when $5.4 \ g$ of aluminium and $50.0 \ mL$ of $5.0 \ M$ sulfuric acid are combined for the reaction?
(Use molar mass of aluminium as $27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}, R = 0.082 \ atm \ L \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$)
A
$6.10$
B
$6.15$
C
$6.20$
D
$6.25$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $2 \ Al(s) + 3 \ H_2SO_4(aq) \longrightarrow Al_2(SO_4)_3(aq) + 3 \ H_2(g)$
Moles of $Al = \frac{5.4 \ g}{27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.2 \ mol$
Moles of $H_2SO_4 = M \times V(L) = 5.0 \ mol \ L^{-1} \times 0.050 \ L = 0.25 \ mol$
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $H_2SO_4$.
For $0.2 \ mol$ of $Al$,required $H_2SO_4 = \frac{3}{2} \times 0.2 = 0.3 \ mol$.
Since we have only $0.25 \ mol$ of $H_2SO_4$,$H_2SO_4$ is the limiting reagent.
Moles of $H_2$ produced $= \frac{3}{3} \times 0.25 \ mol = 0.25 \ mol$.
Using the ideal gas law $PV = nRT$:
$V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{0.25 \ mol \times 0.082 \ atm \ L \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{1.0 \ atm} = 6.15 \ L$.
118
DifficultMCQ
When $81.0 \ g$ of aluminium is allowed to react with $128.0 \ g$ of oxygen gas,the mass of aluminium oxide produced in grams is $..........$ $(Nearest \ integer)$. Given: Molar mass of $Al$ is $27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of $O$ is $16.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$155$
B
$154$
C
$153$
D
$157$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $4Al + 3O_2 \longrightarrow 2Al_2O_3$.
Moles of $Al = \frac{81.0 \ g}{27.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 3.0 \ mol$.
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{128.0 \ g}{32.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 4.0 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$4 \ mol$ of $Al$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
For $3.0 \ mol$ of $Al$,required $O_2 = \frac{3}{4} \times 3.0 = 2.25 \ mol$.
Since $4.0 \ mol$ of $O_2$ is available,$Al$ is the limiting reagent.
Moles of $Al_2O_3$ produced $= \frac{2}{4} \times 3.0 = 1.5 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $Al_2O_3 = (2 \times 27.0) + (3 \times 16.0) = 54.0 + 48.0 = 102.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Mass of $Al_2O_3 = 1.5 \ mol \times 102.0 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 153.0 \ g$.
119
MediumMCQ
Consider the following reaction occurring in the blast furnace: $Fe_3O_{4(s)} + 4CO_{(g)} \rightarrow 3Fe_{(l)} + 4CO_{2(g)}$. '$x$' kg of iron is produced when $2.32 \times 10^3 \ kg$ of $Fe_3O_4$ and $2.8 \times 10^2 \ kg$ of $CO$ are brought together in the furnace. The value of '$x$' is $.............$ (nearest integer). Given: Molar mass of $Fe_3O_4 = 232 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of $CO = 28 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of $Fe = 56 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$420$
B
$320$
C
$220$
D
$250$

Solution

(A) Calculate the moles of reactants:
$Moles \ of \ Fe_3O_4 = \frac{2.32 \times 10^3 \times 10^3 \ g}{232 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 10^4 \ mol$.
$Moles \ of \ CO = \frac{2.8 \times 10^2 \times 10^3 \ g}{28 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 10^4 \ mol$.
From the balanced equation $Fe_3O_4 + 4CO \rightarrow 3Fe + 4CO_2$,the stoichiometric ratio is $1:4$.
Since we have $10^4 \ mol$ of $Fe_3O_4$ and $10^4 \ mol$ of $CO$,$CO$ is the limiting reagent because it requires $4 \times 10^4 \ mol$ of $CO$ to react completely with $10^4 \ mol$ of $Fe_3O_4$.
$Moles \ of \ Fe \ produced = \frac{3}{4} \times (moles \ of \ CO) = \frac{3}{4} \times 10^4 = 7500 \ mol$.
$Mass \ of \ Fe = 7500 \ mol \times 56 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 420000 \ g = 420 \ kg$.
Therefore,$x = 420$.
120
DifficultMCQ
$CaCO_{3(s)} + 2 HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow CaCl_{2(aq)} + CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}$
Consider the above reaction,what mass of $CaCl_2$ will be formed if $250 \ mL$ of $0.76 \ M \ HCl$ reacts with $1000 \ g$ of $CaCO_3$ (in $g$)?
(Given: Molar mass of $Ca, C, O, H$ and $Cl$ are $40, 12, 16, 1$ and $35.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,respectively)
A
$3.908$
B
$2.636$
C
$10.545$
D
$5.272$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $CaCO_{3(s)} + 2 HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow CaCl_{2(aq)} + CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}$
Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 40 + 12 + (3 \times 16) = 100 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Moles of $CaCO_3 = \frac{1000 \ g}{100 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 10 \ mol$.
Moles of $HCl = Molarity \times Volume (L) = 0.76 \ mol \ L^{-1} \times 0.250 \ L = 0.19 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $HCl$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$.
Since $0.19 \ mol$ of $HCl$ is present,it will react with $0.095 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$.
Thus,$HCl$ is the Limiting Reagent $(L.R.)$.
Moles of $CaCl_2$ formed $= \frac{1}{2} \times \text{moles of } HCl = \frac{0.19}{2} = 0.095 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $CaCl_2 = 40 + (2 \times 35.5) = 111 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Mass of $CaCl_2 = 0.095 \ mol \times 111 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 10.545 \ g$.
121
MediumMCQ
Butane reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water following the equation given below: $C_4H_{10(g)} + \frac{13}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 4 CO_{2(g)} + 5 H_2O_{(l)}$. If $174.0 \ kg$ of butane is mixed with $320.0 \ kg$ of $O_2$,the volume of water formed in litres is $...........$ (Nearest integer). [$Given$: $(a)$ Molar mass of $C, H, O$ are $12, 1, 16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ respectively,$(b)$ Density of water $= 1 \ g \ mL^{-1}$]
A
$123$
B
$248$
C
$138$
D
$158$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $C_4H_{10} + \frac{13}{2} O_2 \rightarrow 4 CO_2 + 5 H_2O$.
Molar mass of $C_4H_{10} = 4 \times 12 + 10 \times 1 = 58 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Molar mass of $O_2 = 2 \times 16 = 32 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Moles of $C_4H_{10} = \frac{174 \times 10^3 \ g}{58 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 3000 \ mol$.
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{320 \times 10^3 \ g}{32 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 10000 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $C_4H_{10}$ requires $6.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
For $3000 \ mol$ of $C_4H_{10}$,$O_2$ required $= 3000 \times 6.5 = 19500 \ mol$.
Since only $10000 \ mol$ of $O_2$ is available,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
Moles of $H_2O$ formed $= 5 \times (\frac{10000}{6.5}) = 7692.3 \ mol$.
Mass of $H_2O = 7692.3 \ mol \times 18 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 138461.5 \ g$.
Since density $= 1 \ g \ mL^{-1}$,volume $= 138461.5 \ mL = 138.46 \ L$.
The nearest integer is $138$.
122
MediumMCQ
$20$ moles of $A$ and $14$ moles of $B$ are mixed and allowed to react according to the equation $A + 2B \rightarrow 3C$. What is the maximum number of moles of $C$ which could be prepared?
A
$14$
B
$13$
C
$7$
D
$21$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is $A + 2B \rightarrow 3C$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1$ mole of $A$ reacts with $2$ moles of $B$ to produce $3$ moles of $C$.
Given moles of $A = 20$ and moles of $B = 14$.
To find the limiting reagent,calculate the ratio of moles to stoichiometric coefficient:
For $A$: $20 / 1 = 20$.
For $B$: $14 / 2 = 7$.
Since the ratio for $B$ is smaller,$B$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $C$ produced depends on the limiting reagent $B$.
From the equation,$2$ moles of $B$ produce $3$ moles of $C$.
Therefore,$14$ moles of $B$ will produce $(3 / 2) \times 14 = 21$ moles of $C$.
123
EasyMCQ
Equal weights of $X$ (atomic weight $= 36$) and $Y$ (atomic weight $= 24$) are reacted to form the compound $X_2Y_3$. Which of the following is correct?
A
$X$ is the limiting reagent
B
$Y$ is the limiting reagent
C
No reactant is left over
D
Molecular weight of $X_2Y_3$ will be $60$

Solution

(C) Let the weight of both $X$ and $Y$ be $w \ g$.
Number of moles of $X = \frac{w}{36}$.
Number of moles of $Y = \frac{w}{24}$.
The balanced chemical equation is $2X + 3Y \rightarrow X_2Y_3$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \text{ moles of } X$ react with $3 \text{ moles of } Y$.
For $1 \text{ mole of } X$,we need $\frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \text{ moles of } Y$.
For $\frac{w}{36} \text{ moles of } X$,we need $\frac{w}{36} \times 1.5 = \frac{w}{24} \text{ moles of } Y$.
Since the available moles of $Y$ are exactly equal to the required moles of $Y$,neither reactant is in excess.
Therefore,no reactant is left over.
124
MediumMCQ
$NH_3$ is produced according to the following reaction: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$. In an experiment,$0.25 \ mol$ of $NH_3$ is formed when $0.5 \ mol$ of $N_2$ is reacted with $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_2$. What is the percentage yield (in $\%$)?
A
$75$
B
$55$
C
$33$
D
$25$

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the limiting reagent: According to the reaction $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$,$1 \ mol$ of $N_2$ requires $3 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
$2$. For $0.5 \ mol$ of $N_2$,the required $H_2$ is $0.5 \times 3 = 1.5 \ mol$.
$3$. Since only $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_2$ is available,$H_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$4$. Calculate theoretical yield: $3 \ mol$ of $H_2$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $NH_3$. Therefore,$0.5 \ mol$ of $H_2$ produces $(2/3) \times 0.5 = 0.333 \ mol$ of $NH_3$.
$5$. Calculate percentage yield: $\text{Percentage yield} = (\text{Actual yield} / \text{Theoretical yield}) \times 100 = (0.25 / 0.333) \times 100 \approx 75 \%$.
125
MediumMCQ
If the heat of combustion of methane is $-100 \ kJ/mol$,then calculate the heat evolved when $32 \ g$ of methane reacts with $32 \ g$ of oxygen. (in $kJ$)
A
$50$
B
$100$
C
$25$
D
$200$

Solution

(A) The combustion reaction of methane is: $CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l)$.
Given,heat of combustion of $CH_4 = -100 \ kJ/mol$.
Molar mass of $CH_4 = 16 \ g/mol$ and $O_2 = 32 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $CH_4 = \frac{32 \ g}{16 \ g/mol} = 2 \ mol$.
Number of moles of $O_2 = \frac{32 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $O_2$. Since we have only $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
The heat evolved depends on the limiting reagent $(O_2)$.
For $2 \ mol$ of $O_2$,heat evolved is $100 \ kJ$.
For $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$,heat evolved = $\frac{100 \ kJ}{2} = 50 \ kJ$.
126
MediumMCQ
$A$ mixture containing $64.0 \ g$ of $H_2$ and $64.0 \ g$ of $O_2$ is reacted so that water is formed as follows:
$2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
$H_2$ is the limiting reagent
B
$O_2$ is the limiting reagent
C
The reaction mixture contains $72.0 \ g$ of $H_2O$ and $56.0 \ g$ of unreacted $H_2$ after the reaction.
D
Both $B$ and $C$

Solution

(D) $n_{H_2} = \frac{64}{2} = 32 \ mol$
$n_{O_2} = \frac{64}{32} = 2 \ mol$
According to the reaction $2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$,$1 \ mol$ of $O_2$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
Therefore,$2 \ mol$ of $O_2$ requires $4 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
Since $H_2$ is present in excess $(32 \ mol > 4 \ mol)$,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$A$. Incorrect.
$B$. Correct,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent.
$C$. $2 \ mol$ of $O_2$ produces $4 \ mol$ of $H_2O = 4 \times 18 = 72 \ g \ H_2O$.
Moles of $H_2$ left $= 32 - 4 = 28 \ mol$.
Mass of $H_2$ left $= 28 \ mol \times 2 \ g/mol = 56 \ g$.
Thus,the mixture contains $72 \ g \ H_2O$ and $56 \ g \ H_2$. Correct.
127
MediumMCQ
Assertion : The amount of the products formed in a reaction depends upon the limiting reagent.
Reason : Limiting reactant reacts completely in the reaction therefore limits the amount of product.
A
Both Assertion $\&$ Reason are True $\&$ the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
Both Assertion $\&$ Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D
Both Assertion $\&$ Reason are False.

Solution

(A) The limiting reagent is the reactant that is entirely consumed in a chemical reaction.
Since it is completely consumed,it determines the extent of the reaction and consequently limits the maximum amount of product that can be formed.
Therefore,both the Assertion and the Reason are true,and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
128
EasyMCQ
How many moles of $CO_2$ will be produced from $4 \ g$ carbon and $4 \ g$ oxygen in the following reaction?
$C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2$
A
$4 \ mol$
B
$\frac{1}{12} \ mol$
C
$\frac{1}{8} \ mol$
D
$\frac{2}{5} \ mol$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $C + O_2 \longrightarrow CO_2$
Moles of $C = \frac{4 \ g}{12 \ g/mol} = \frac{1}{3} \ mol$
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{4 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = \frac{1}{8} \ mol$
Since $1 \ mol$ of $C$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent because $\frac{1}{8} < \frac{1}{3}$.
The amount of $CO_2$ produced depends on the limiting reagent $(O_2)$.
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $O_2$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CO_2$.
Therefore,$\frac{1}{8} \ mol$ of $O_2$ will produce $\frac{1}{8} \ mol$ of $CO_2$.
129
MediumMCQ
What is the number of moles of water molecules required to prepare $n$ moles of methane from $n$ moles of methyl magnesium iodide?
A
$n$
B
$2n$
C
$0.5n$
D
$0.1n$

Solution

(A) The chemical reaction between methyl magnesium iodide and water is given by:
$CH_3MgI + H_2O \rightarrow CH_4 + MgI(OH)$
From the balanced chemical equation,$1$ mole of methyl magnesium iodide reacts with $1$ mole of water to produce $1$ mole of methane.
Therefore,to prepare $n$ moles of methane from $n$ moles of methyl magnesium iodide,$n$ moles of water molecules are required.
130
MediumMCQ
What quantity of carbon dioxide is produced when $2 \,mol$ of carbon is burnt in $16 \,g$ of dioxygen (in $\,g$)?
A
$44$
B
$88$
C
$11$
D
$22$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of carbon is: $C(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g)$.
Given amount of carbon = $2 \,mol$.
Given mass of dioxygen $(O_2)$ = $16 \,g$.
Molar mass of $O_2$ = $32 \,g/mol$.
Number of moles of $O_2$ = $\frac{16 \,g}{32 \,g/mol} = 0.5 \,mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \,mol$ of $C$ reacts with $1 \,mol$ of $O_2$ to produce $1 \,mol$ of $CO_2$.
Since we have $2 \,mol$ of $C$ and only $0.5 \,mol$ of $O_2$,$O_2$ is the Limiting Reagent $(LR)$.
The amount of $CO_2$ produced depends on the amount of $LR$ $(O_2)$.
Thus,$0.5 \,mol$ of $O_2$ will produce $0.5 \,mol$ of $CO_2$.
Mass of $CO_2$ produced = $0.5 \,mol \times 44 \,g/mol = 22 \,g$.
131
EasyMCQ
What is the value of $PV$ type of work for the following reaction at $1 \ bar$ pressure (in $J$)? The reaction is: $C_2H_4(g) + HCl(g) \rightarrow C_2H_5Cl(g)$. Given volumes are $200 \ mL$ of $C_2H_4$ and $150 \ mL$ of $HCl$.
A
$3.5$
B
$4.5$
C
$9.0$
D
$15$

Solution

(D) The reaction is $C_2H_4(g) + HCl(g) \rightarrow C_2H_5Cl(g)$.
$1$ mole of $C_2H_4$ reacts with $1$ mole of $HCl$ to produce $1$ mole of $C_2H_5Cl$.
Given: $V(C_2H_4) = 200 \ mL$,$V(HCl) = 150 \ mL$.
Since $HCl$ is the limiting reagent,$150 \ mL$ of $HCl$ reacts with $150 \ mL$ of $C_2H_4$ to produce $150 \ mL$ of $C_2H_5Cl$.
Initial volume $V_1 = 150 \ mL (C_2H_4) + 150 \ mL (HCl) = 300 \ mL = 0.3 \ dm^3$.
Final volume $V_2 = 150 \ mL (C_2H_5Cl) = 0.15 \ dm^3$.
Work $W = -P_{ext} \Delta V = -P_{ext}(V_2 - V_1)$.
$W = -1 \ bar \times (0.15 \ dm^3 - 0.3 \ dm^3) = -1 \ bar \times (-0.15 \ dm^3) = 0.15 \ dm^3 \ bar$.
Since $1 \ dm^3 \ bar = 100 \ J$,
$W = 0.15 \times 100 \ J = 15 \ J$.
132
DifficultMCQ
$0.4 \text{ g}$ of dihydrogen is made to react with $7.4 \text{ g}$ of dichlorine to form hydrogen chloride. The volume of hydrogen chloride formed at $273 \text{ K}$ and $1 \text{ bar}$ pressure is: (in $\text{ L}$)
A
$9.08$
B
$4.67$
C
$90.8$
D
$45.4$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2HCl_{(g)}$
Moles of $H_2 = \frac{0.4 \text{ g}}{2 \text{ g/mol}} = 0.2 \text{ mol}$
Moles of $Cl_2 = \frac{7.4 \text{ g}}{71 \text{ g/mol}} \approx 0.1042 \text{ mol}$
Since $1 \text{ mol}$ of $H_2$ reacts with $1 \text{ mol}$ of $Cl_2$, $Cl_2$ is the limiting reagent because it is present in a smaller amount.
Moles of $HCl$ formed $= 2 \times \text{moles of } Cl_2 = 2 \times 0.1042 = 0.2084 \text{ mol}$
At $273 \text{ K}$ and $1 \text{ bar}$ ($STP$ conditions), the molar volume of an ideal gas is approximately $22.7 \text{ L/mol}$.
Volume of $HCl = 0.2084 \text{ mol} \times 22.7 \text{ L/mol} \approx 4.73 \text{ L}$.
Given the options, $4.67 \text{ L}$ is the closest value, which is obtained by using the older $STP$ definition $(22.4 \text{ L/mol})$.
Thus, the correct option is $(b)$.
133
MediumMCQ
The mass of $AgCl$ precipitated when a solution containing $11.70 \ g$ of $NaCl$ is added to a solution containing $3.4 \ g$ of $AgNO_3$ is [Atomic mass of $Ag=108$,$Na=23$,$Cl=35.5$,$N=14$,$O=16$] (in $g$)
A
$2.87$
B
$6.8$
C
$5.74$
D
$1.17$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is:
$NaCl + AgNO_3 \rightarrow AgCl + NaNO_3$
Molar mass of $AgNO_3 = 108 + 14 + (3 \times 16) = 170 \ g/mol$
Molar mass of $NaCl = 23 + 35.5 = 58.5 \ g/mol$
Molar mass of $AgCl = 108 + 35.5 = 143.5 \ g/mol$
Given amounts:
$NaCl = 11.70 \ g$
$AgNO_3 = 3.4 \ g$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $AgNO_3$ reacts with $1 \ mol$ of $NaCl$.
$170 \ g$ of $AgNO_3$ requires $58.5 \ g$ of $NaCl$.
$3.4 \ g$ of $AgNO_3$ requires $\frac{58.5}{170} \times 3.4 = 1.17 \ g$ of $NaCl$.
Since we have $11.70 \ g$ of $NaCl$ (which is more than $1.17 \ g$),$AgNO_3$ is the limiting reagent.
The amount of $AgCl$ produced depends on the limiting reagent $(AgNO_3)$:
$170 \ g$ of $AgNO_3$ produces $143.5 \ g$ of $AgCl$.
$3.4 \ g$ of $AgNO_3$ produces $\frac{143.5}{170} \times 3.4 = 2.87 \ g$ of $AgCl$.
Thus,the mass of $AgCl$ precipitated is $2.87 \ g$.
134
MediumMCQ
$1.0 \ g$ of $Mg$ is burnt with $0.28 \ g$ of $O_2$ in a closed vessel. Which reactant is left in excess and how much?
A
$Mg, 5.8 \ g$
B
$Mg, 0.58 \ g$
C
$O_2, 0.24 \ g$
D
$O_2, 2.4 \ g$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $2Mg(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2MgO(s)$.
According to the stoichiometry,$48 \ g$ of $Mg$ reacts with $32 \ g$ of $O_2$.
For $1.0 \ g$ of $Mg$,the required amount of $O_2$ is $\frac{32 \ g \ O_2}{48 \ g \ Mg} \times 1.0 \ g \ Mg = 0.667 \ g \ O_2$.
Since only $0.28 \ g$ of $O_2$ is available,$O_2$ is the limiting reagent and $Mg$ is in excess.
Now,calculate the amount of $Mg$ consumed by $0.28 \ g$ of $O_2$: $\frac{48 \ g \ Mg}{32 \ g \ O_2} \times 0.28 \ g \ O_2 = 0.42 \ g \ Mg$.
The amount of $Mg$ left in excess is $1.0 \ g - 0.42 \ g = 0.58 \ g$.
135
EasyMCQ
The amount of heat evolved when $500 \text{ cm}^{3}$ of $0.1 \text{ M } HCl$ is mixed with $200 \text{ cm}^{3}$ of $0.2 \text{ M } NaOH$ is (in $\text{ kJ}$)
A
$2.292$
B
$1.292$
C
$0.292$
D
$3.392$

Solution

(A) The neutralization reaction is: $HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_{2}O$
Initial moles of $HCl = \frac{500 \times 0.1}{1000} = 0.05 \text{ mol}$
Initial moles of $NaOH = \frac{200 \times 0.2}{1000} = 0.04 \text{ mol}$
Since $NaOH$ is the limiting reagent,$0.04 \text{ mol}$ of $HCl$ will react with $0.04 \text{ mol}$ of $NaOH$.
The heat of neutralization for $1 \text{ mole}$ of a strong acid and a strong base is $57.3 \text{ kJ/mol}$.
Therefore,the heat evolved for $0.04 \text{ mol}$ is $57.3 \times 0.04 \text{ kJ} = 2.292 \text{ kJ}$.
136
MediumMCQ
In the preparation of baking soda,what is the ratio of $H_2O$ and $CO_2$ used to react with $Na_2CO_3$ to form $NaHCO_3$?
A
$3:1$
B
$1:2$
C
$2:1$
D
$1:1$

Solution

(D) The reaction for the formation of baking soda $(NaHCO_3)$ from sodium carbonate $(Na_2CO_3)$ is given by the equation:
$Na_2CO_3 + H_2O + CO_2 \rightarrow 2NaHCO_3$
From the balanced chemical equation,it is clear that $1 \text{ mole}$ of $H_2O$ reacts with $1 \text{ mole}$ of $CO_2$.
Therefore,the molar ratio of $H_2O : CO_2$ is $1:1$.
137
MediumMCQ
What are $x$ and $y$ in the following reaction?
$x Pb_3O_4 \rightarrow y PbO + O_2$
A
$x=3, y=6$
B
$x=2, y=4$
C
$x=2, y=5$
D
$x=2, y=6$

Solution

(D) The given chemical reaction is the thermal decomposition of lead$(II, IV)$ oxide $(Pb_3O_4)$.
To balance the equation $x Pb_3O_4 \rightarrow y PbO + O_2$:
$1$. Balance the lead $(Pb)$ atoms: On the left,there are $3x$ atoms of $Pb$. On the right,there are $y$ atoms of $Pb$. So,$3x = y$.
$2$. Balance the oxygen $(O)$ atoms: On the left,there are $4x$ atoms of $O$. On the right,there are $y + 2$ atoms of $O$.
$3$. Substitute $y = 3x$ into the oxygen balance equation: $4x = 3x + 2$.
$4$. Solving for $x$: $4x - 3x = 2$,which gives $x = 2$.
$5$. Now find $y$: $y = 3x = 3(2) = 6$.
Thus,the balanced equation is $2 Pb_3O_4 \rightarrow 6 PbO + O_2$.
138
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the mass of $AgCl$ precipitated when $25 \ mL$ of $35 \%$ solution of $AgNO_3$ and $25 \ mL$ of $11.6 \%$ solution of $NaCl$ are mixed. (in $g$)
A
$7$
B
$17$
C
$20$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $AgNO_{3(aq)} + NaCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow AgCl_{(s)} + NaNO_{3(aq)}$
Step $1$: Calculate the mass of reactants.
Mass of $AgNO_3 = 25 \ mL \times 0.35 = 8.75 \ g$.
Moles of $AgNO_3 = \frac{8.75 \ g}{169.87 \ g/mol} \approx 0.0515 \ mol$.
Mass of $NaCl = 25 \ mL \times 0.116 = 2.9 \ g$.
Moles of $NaCl = \frac{2.9 \ g}{58.44 \ g/mol} \approx 0.0496 \ mol$.
Step $2$: Identify the limiting reagent.
Since the stoichiometry is $1:1$,$NaCl$ is the limiting reagent $(0.0496 \ mol < 0.0515 \ mol)$.
Step $3$: Calculate the mass of $AgCl$ formed.
Moles of $AgCl$ formed = Moles of $NaCl = 0.0496 \ mol$.
Mass of $AgCl = 0.0496 \ mol \times 143.32 \ g/mol \approx 7.1 \ g$.
Rounding to the nearest given option,the answer is $7 \ g$.
139
MediumMCQ
When $20 \ g$ of $CaCO_3$ is treated with $20 \ g$ of $HCl$,the mass of $CO_2$ formed would be: (in $g$)
A
$10$
B
$8.8$
C
$22.2$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $CaCO_3 + 2HCl \rightarrow CaCl_2 + H_2O + CO_2$
Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 100 \ g/mol$
Molar mass of $HCl = 36.5 \ g/mol$
Molar mass of $CO_2 = 44 \ g/mol$
Moles of $CaCO_3 = \frac{20}{100} = 0.2 \ mol$
Moles of $HCl = \frac{20}{36.5} = 0.548 \ mol$
According to the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$.
So,$0.2 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ requires $0.2 \times 2 = 0.4 \ mol$ of $HCl$.
Since we have $0.548 \ mol$ of $HCl$,$CaCO_3$ is the limiting reagent.
Mass of $CO_2$ formed = $0.2 \ mol \times 44 \ g/mol = 8.8 \ g$.
140
MediumMCQ
Complete combustion of ethane gives only gaseous products. In a closed vessel,$15 \ g$ of ethane and $112 \ g$ of $O_2$ were allowed to completely react. What is the total number of moles of gaseous substances present in the vessel at the end of the reaction?
A
$4.25$
B
$2.5$
C
$1.75$
D
$8.50$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of ethane $(C_2H_6)$ is:
$2C_2H_6(g) + 7O_2(g) \rightarrow 4CO_2(g) + 6H_2O(g)$
Calculate the moles of reactants:
Molar mass of $C_2H_6 = 30 \ g/mol$. Moles of $C_2H_6 = 15 \ g / 30 \ g/mol = 0.5 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $O_2 = 32 \ g/mol$. Moles of $O_2 = 112 \ g / 32 \ g/mol = 3.5 \ mol$.
Determine the limiting reagent:
For $0.5 \ mol$ of $C_2H_6$,required $O_2 = (7/2) \times 0.5 = 1.75 \ mol$.
Since we have $3.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$,$C_2H_6$ is the limiting reagent.
Calculate moles of products and remaining reactants:
$C_2H_6$ consumed = $0.5 \ mol$ (Remaining = $0 \ mol$).
$O_2$ consumed = $1.75 \ mol$ (Remaining = $3.5 - 1.75 = 1.75 \ mol$).
$CO_2$ produced = $(4/2) \times 0.5 = 1.0 \ mol$.
$H_2O$ produced = $(6/2) \times 0.5 = 1.5 \ mol$.
Total moles of gaseous substances = $n(O_2) + n(CO_2) + n(H_2O) = 1.75 + 1.0 + 1.5 = 4.25 \ mol$.
141
MediumMCQ
$A$ reaction gas mixture contains $50 \%$,$30 \%$,and $20 \%$ of $A$,$B$,and $C$ by volume,respectively. The mixture undergoes the following reactions:
$1. A + 2B \rightarrow P_1$
$2. 4P_1 + 3C \rightarrow P_2$
$P_1$ and $P_2$ are two products of the reactions. Choose the correct answer if the reaction completes.
A
$C$ will be completely exhausted.
B
$A$ will be completely exhausted.
C
$B$ will not be completely exhausted.
D
$P_1$ will be completely exhausted.

Solution

(D) Assume $100 \text{ moles}$ of the mixture. Then,$n_A = 50 \text{ mol}$,$n_B = 30 \text{ mol}$,and $n_C = 20 \text{ mol}$.
In reaction $1$: $A + 2B \rightarrow P_1$.
For $50 \text{ mol}$ of $A$,we need $100 \text{ mol}$ of $B$. Since we only have $30 \text{ mol}$ of $B$,$B$ is the limiting reagent.
$30 \text{ mol}$ of $B$ will react with $15 \text{ mol}$ of $A$ to produce $15 \text{ mol}$ of $P_1$.
Remaining $A = 50 - 15 = 35 \text{ mol}$.
In reaction $2$: $4P_1 + 3C \rightarrow P_2$.
We have $15 \text{ mol}$ of $P_1$ and $20 \text{ mol}$ of $C$.
For $15 \text{ mol}$ of $P_1$,the required amount of $C$ is $\frac{3}{4} \times 15 = 11.25 \text{ mol}$.
Since we have $20 \text{ mol}$ of $C$,$P_1$ is the limiting reagent in the second reaction.
$15 \text{ mol}$ of $P_1$ will react with $11.25 \text{ mol}$ of $C$ to produce $P_2$.
Remaining $C = 20 - 11.25 = 8.75 \text{ mol}$.
Remaining $A = 35 \text{ mol}$.
Since $P_1$ is completely consumed in the second reaction,$P_1$ will be completely exhausted.
142
EasyMCQ
When $10 \ g$ of copper and $10 \ g$ of iodine are mixed,calculate the theoretical yield of $CuI$ according to the equation,$2Cu + I_2 \longrightarrow 2CuI$. (in $g$)
A
$30$
B
$10$
C
$15$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Calculate the moles of reactants.
Molar mass of $Cu \approx 63.5 \ g/mol$,Molar mass of $I_2 \approx 253.8 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $Cu = \frac{10}{63.5} \approx 0.157 \ mol$.
Moles of $I_2 = \frac{10}{253.8} \approx 0.0394 \ mol$.
Step $2$: Identify the limiting reagent.
According to the equation $2Cu + I_2 \longrightarrow 2CuI$,$1 \ mol$ of $I_2$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $Cu$.
For $0.0394 \ mol$ of $I_2$,we need $2 \times 0.0394 = 0.0788 \ mol$ of $Cu$.
Since we have $0.157 \ mol$ of $Cu$ (which is $> 0.0788 \ mol$),$I_2$ is the limiting reagent.
Step $3$: Calculate the yield of $CuI$.
Moles of $CuI$ produced $= 2 \times \text{moles of } I_2 = 2 \times 0.0394 = 0.0788 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $CuI = 63.5 + 126.9 = 190.4 \ g/mol$.
Mass of $CuI = 0.0788 \ mol \times 190.4 \ g/mol \approx 15 \ g$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
143
EasyMCQ
$20 \ mL$ of $0.1 \ M$ $HCl$ is added to $30 \ mL$ of $0.1 \ M$ $NaOH$. To this solution,an extra $50 \ mL$ of water was added. What is the molarity of the final solution formed (in $M$)?
A
$0.1$
B
$0.01$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.05$

Solution

(B) The reaction is: $HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O$.
Number of moles of $HCl = 0.1 \ M \times 0.02 \ L = 0.002 \ mol$.
Number of moles of $NaOH = 0.1 \ M \times 0.03 \ L = 0.003 \ mol$.
Since $HCl$ is the limiting reagent,it will be completely consumed.
Number of moles of $NaOH$ remaining after neutralization $= 0.003 \ mol - 0.002 \ mol = 0.001 \ mol$.
Total final volume $= 20 \ mL + 30 \ mL + 50 \ mL = 100 \ mL = 0.1 \ L$.
Molarity of the final solution $= \frac{0.001 \ mol}{0.1 \ L} = 0.01 \ M$.
144
EasyMCQ
When $30 \ mL$ of $H_2$ reacts with $20 \ mL$ of $O_2$ to form water,what is leftover when the reaction ends?
A
$10 \ mL \ H_2$
B
$5 \ mL \ H_2$
C
$10 \ mL \ O_2$
D
$5 \ mL \ O_2$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(g)$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ volumes$ of $H_2$ react with $1 \ volume$ of $O_2$.
Given initial volumes: $V(H_2) = 30 \ mL$ and $V(O_2) = 20 \ mL$.
Since $H_2$ is the limiting reagent,all $30 \ mL$ of $H_2$ will be consumed.
The volume of $O_2$ required to react with $30 \ mL$ of $H_2$ is $30 \ mL \times (1/2) = 15 \ mL$.
Therefore,the leftover volume of $O_2$ is $20 \ mL - 15 \ mL = 5 \ mL$ of $O_2$.
145
MediumMCQ
During the process of fermentation,the number of moles of $CO_2$ liberated from one mole of glucose is
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Yeast and certain bacteria perform ethanol fermentation where glucose is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
The net chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose is:
$C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightarrow 2C_2H_5OH + 2CO_2$
From the balanced chemical equation,it is clear that $1 \text{ mole}$ of glucose produces $2 \text{ moles}$ of $CO_2$.
146
DifficultMCQ
In the following reactions,identify $P, Q$ and $R$,respectively:
$I. 3Fe_2O_3 + CO \longrightarrow 2P + CO_2 \uparrow$
$II. Fe_3O_4 + 4CO \longrightarrow 3Q + 4CO_2 \uparrow$
$III. Fe_2O_3 + CO \longrightarrow 2R + CO_2 \uparrow$
A
$P = Fe, Q = Fe_3O_4, R = FeO$
B
$P = Fe_3O_4, Q = FeO, R = Fe$
C
$P = Fe_3O_4, Q = Fe, R = FeO$
D
$P = FeO, Q = Fe_3O_4, R = Fe$

Solution

(C) By balancing the chemical equations:
$I. 3Fe_2O_3 + CO \longrightarrow 2Fe_3O_4 + CO_2 \uparrow$ (So,$P = Fe_3O_4$)
$II. Fe_3O_4 + 4CO \longrightarrow 3Fe + 4CO_2 \uparrow$ (So,$Q = Fe$)
$III. Fe_2O_3 + CO \longrightarrow 2FeO + CO_2 \uparrow$ (So,$R = FeO$)
Therefore,the correct option is $(c)$.
147
DifficultMCQ
$KMnO_4$ reacts with $KI$ in basic medium to form $I_2$ and $MnO_2$. When $250 \ mL$ of $0.1 \ M \ KI$ solution is mixed with $250 \ mL$ of $0.02 \ M \ KMnO_4$ in basic medium,what is the number of moles of $I_2$ formed?
A
$0.015$
B
$0.0075$
C
$0.005$
D
$0.01$

Solution

(B) Moles of $KI = 0.1 \times 0.250 = 0.025 \ mol$.
Moles of $KMnO_4 = 0.02 \times 0.250 = 0.005 \ mol$.
The balanced chemical equation is: $2MnO_4^- + 6I^- + 4H_2O \rightarrow 2MnO_2 + 3I_2 + 8OH^-$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ moles$ of $KMnO_4$ react with $6 \ moles$ of $KI$ to produce $3 \ moles$ of $I_2$.
Here,$KMnO_4$ is the limiting reagent because $0.005 \ mol$ of $KMnO_4$ requires $0.015 \ mol$ of $KI$ (which is less than the $0.025 \ mol$ available).
Moles of $I_2$ formed $= \frac{3}{2} \times \text{moles of } KMnO_4 = \frac{3}{2} \times 0.005 = 0.0075 \ mol$.
148
MediumMCQ
$100 \ mL$ of $0.05 \ M$ $Cu^{2+}$ aqueous solution is added to $1 \ L$ of $0.1 \ M$ $KI$ solution. The number of moles of $I_2$ and $Cu_2I_2$ formed are respectively:
A
$2.5 \times 10^{-3}, 5 \times 10^{-3}$
B
$5 \times 10^{-3}, 5 \times 10^{-3}$
C
$5 \times 10^{-3}, 2.5 \times 10^{-3}$
D
$2.5 \times 10^{-3}, 2.5 \times 10^{-3}$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $2Cu^{2+} + 4I^- \rightarrow Cu_2I_2 + I_2$.
Moles of $Cu^{2+} = M \times V(L) = 0.05 \times 0.1 = 5 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$.
Moles of $I^- = M \times V(L) = 0.1 \times 1 = 0.1 \ mol$.
Since $I^-$ is in excess,the reaction is limited by $Cu^{2+}$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of $Cu^{2+}$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $I_2$ and $1 \ mol$ of $Cu_2I_2$.
Therefore,$5 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$ of $Cu^{2+}$ will produce:
Moles of $I_2 = \frac{5 \times 10^{-3}}{2} = 2.5 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$.
Moles of $Cu_2I_2 = \frac{5 \times 10^{-3}}{2} = 2.5 \times 10^{-3} \ mol$.
149
DifficultMCQ
Identify the values of $A$,$B$,$C$,$D$ and $E$ for the following unbalanced reaction: $aKNO_3 + 5C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \rightarrow bN_2 + cCO_2 + dH_2O + eK_2CO_3$
A
$A=10, B=12, C=18, D=55, E=12$
B
$A=6, B=8, C=6, D=11, E=12$
C
$A=48, B=36, C=6, D=8, E=12$
D
$A=48, B=24, C=36, D=55, E=24$

Solution

(D) The given unbalanced reaction is: $aKNO_3 + 5C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \rightarrow bN_2 + cCO_2 + dH_2O + eK_2CO_3$.
To balance the equation,we equate the number of atoms of each element on both sides:
For $K$: $a = 2e$
For $N$: $a = 2b$
For $C$: $5 \times 12 = c + e \Rightarrow 60 = c + e$
For $H$: $5 \times 22 = 2d$ $\Rightarrow 110 = 2d$ $\Rightarrow d = 55$
For $O$: $3a + 5 \times 11 = 2c + d + 3e$ $\Rightarrow 3a + 55 = 2c + 55 + 3e$ $\Rightarrow 3a = 2c + 3e$
Setting $e = 24$,we get $a = 48$.
Since $a = 2b$,$b = 24$.
Since $c + e = 60$,$c = 60 - 24 = 36$.
Thus,the balanced equation is: $48KNO_3 + 5C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \rightarrow 24N_2 + 36CO_2 + 55H_2O + 24K_2CO_3$.
The values are $A=48, B=24, C=36, D=55, E=24$.

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