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MediumMCQ
What is the volume occupied by $32 \ g$ methane gas at $STP$ (in $dm^3$)?
A
$56.0$
B
$33.6$
C
$22.4$
D
$44.8$

Solution

(D) The molar mass of methane $(CH_4)$ is $12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $CH_4 = \frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{32 \ g}{16 \ g/mol} = 2 \ mol$.
At $STP$,$1 \ mol$ of any ideal gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$ of volume.
Therefore,the volume occupied by $2 \ mol$ of $CH_4 = 2 \times 22.4 \ dm^3 = 44.8 \ dm^3$.
652
MediumMCQ
What is the volume occupied by $2 \ g$ of helium gas at $STP$ (in $dm^3$)? (molar mass of helium gas $= 4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$5.6$
B
$22.4$
C
$11.2$
D
$2.0$

Solution

(C) The number of moles of $He$ is calculated as: $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{2 \ g}{4 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.5 \ mol$.
At $STP$,$1 \ mol$ of any ideal gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Therefore,the volume occupied by $0.5 \ mol$ of $He$ gas is: $V = 0.5 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} = 11.2 \ dm^3$.
653
EasyMCQ
What is the volume (in $dm^3$) occupied by $75 \ g$ of ethane at $S$.$T$.$P$.?
A
$60$
B
$56$
C
$22.4$
D
$44.8$

Solution

(B) The molar mass of ethane $(C_2H_6)$ is $(2 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 30 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of ethane $= \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{75 \ g}{30 \ g/mol} = 2.5 \ mol$.
At $S$.$T$.$P$.,$1 \ mol$ of any ideal gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Volume occupied $= 2.5 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^3/mol = 56 \ dm^3$.
654
EasyMCQ
What is the mass of $33.6 \ dm^3$ of methane gas at $S.T.P.$?
A
$4.8 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$
B
$3.3 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$
C
$1.6 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$
D
$2.4 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$

Solution

(D) At $S.T.P.$,the molar volume of an ideal gas is $22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles of methane $(CH_4) = \frac{\text{Given volume}}{\text{Molar volume at } S.T.P.} = \frac{33.6 \ dm^3}{22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1}} = 1.5 \ mol$.
The molar mass of methane $(CH_4) = 12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Mass of methane $= \text{moles} \times \text{molar mass} = 1.5 \ mol \times 16 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 24 \ g$.
Converting to $kg$: $24 \ g = 24 \times 10^{-3} \ kg = 2.4 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$.
655
EasyMCQ
In the reaction $2 KClO_{3(s)} \longrightarrow 2 KCl_{(s)} + 3 O_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = -78 \ kJ$. If $33.6 \ L$ of oxygen gas is liberated at $S.T.P.$,what is the mass of $KCl_{(s)}$ produced (in $g$)? (Atomic mass: $K = 39, Cl = 35.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$48.0$
B
$7.45$
C
$24.0$
D
$74.5$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $2 KClO_{3(s)} \longrightarrow 2 KCl_{(s)} + 3 O_{2(g)}$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$3 \ moles$ of $O_2$ are produced along with $2 \ moles$ of $KCl$.
At $S.T.P.$,$1 \ mole$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ L$.
Thus,$3 \ moles$ of $O_2$ occupy $3 \times 22.4 \ L = 67.2 \ L$.
The molar mass of $KCl = 39 + 35.5 = 74.5 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
So,$2 \ moles$ of $KCl = 2 \times 74.5 \ g = 149 \ g$.
According to the reaction,$67.2 \ L$ of $O_2$ is produced by $149 \ g$ of $KCl$.
Therefore,$33.6 \ L$ of $O_2$ will be produced by: $\frac{149 \times 33.6}{67.2} = 74.5 \ g$ of $KCl$.
656
MediumMCQ
How many moles of ethene are required to prepare $6.0 \ g$ of ethane by the hydrogenation process (in $mole$)?
A
$0.2$
B
$0.1$
C
$1.0$
D
$4.0$

Solution

(A) The chemical equation for the hydrogenation of ethene is: $CH_2=CH_2 + H_2 \rightarrow CH_3-CH_3$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mole$ of ethene ($C_2H_4$,molar mass $28 \ g/mol$) produces $1 \ mole$ of ethane ($C_2H_6$,molar mass $30 \ g/mol$).
The molar mass of ethane $(C_2H_6)$ is $(2 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 30 \ g/mol$.
To prepare $6.0 \ g$ of ethane,the number of moles of ethane required is $n = \frac{mass}{molar \ mass} = \frac{6.0 \ g}{30 \ g/mol} = 0.2 \ mol$.
Since $1 \ mole$ of ethene produces $1 \ mole$ of ethane,$0.2 \ mole$ of ethene is required to produce $0.2 \ mole$ of ethane.
657
MediumMCQ
What is the quantity of hydrogen gas liberated when $46 \ g$ sodium reacts with excess ethanol? (Given Atomic mass of $Na = 23$)
A
$2.4 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$
B
$2.0 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$
C
$4.0 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$
D
$2.4 \times 10^{-2} \ kg$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $2 Na(s) + 2 C_2H_5OH(\ell) \rightarrow 2 C_2H_5O^-Na^+ + H_2(g) \uparrow$
From the stoichiometry,$2 \times 23 \ g$ of $Na$ produces $1 \text{ mole}$ of $H_2$ gas.
$46 \ g$ of $Na$ is equal to $2 \text{ moles}$ of $Na$.
Since $2 \times 23 \ g$ $(46 \ g)$ of $Na$ produces $1 \text{ mole}$ of $H_2$,the amount of $H_2$ produced is $1 \text{ mole}$.
Mass of $1 \text{ mole}$ of $H_2 = 2 \ g$.
Converting to $kg$: $2 \ g = 2 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$.
658
EasyMCQ
In a chemical reaction,the sum of the formula weight of all reactants is $274 \ u$ and the atom economy is $50 \%$. Calculate the formula weight of the desired product. (in $u$)
A
$137$
B
$274$
C
$167$
D
$254$

Solution

(A) The formula for atom economy is defined as:
$\text{Atom Economy} = \left( \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weights of all reactants}} \right) \times 100 \%$
Given:
$\text{Sum of formula weights of all reactants} = 274 \ u$
$\text{Atom Economy} = 50 \%$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$50 = \left( \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{274 \ u} \right) \times 100$
$0.5 = \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{274 \ u}$
$\text{Formula weight of desired product} = 0.5 \times 274 \ u = 137 \ u$
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
659
MediumMCQ
The vapour density of a certain gas is $16$. What is the volume occupied by $8 \ g$ of gas at $STP$ assuming ideal behaviour (in $dm^3$)?
A
$2.80$
B
$5.6$
C
$11.2$
D
$2.24$

Solution

(B) The molar mass $(M)$ of a gas is related to its vapour density $(VD)$ by the formula: $M = 2 \times VD$.
Given $VD = 16$,so $M = 2 \times 16 = 32 \ g/mol$.
The number of moles $(n)$ is calculated as: $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{8 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = 0.25 \ mol$.
At $STP$,$1 \ mol$ of an ideal gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Therefore,the volume occupied by $0.25 \ mol$ of gas is: $V = 0.25 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^3/mol = 5.6 \ dm^3$.
660
MediumMCQ
Calculate the mass in $kg$ of $4.48 \ dm^3$ of carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$ at $STP$.
A
$2.2 \times 10^{-3}$
B
$4.4 \times 10^{-3}$
C
$6.6 \times 10^{-3}$
D
$8.8 \times 10^{-3}$

Solution

(D) At $STP$,$1 \ mol$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$ volume.
The molar mass of $CO_2$ is $12 + (2 \times 16) = 44 \ g/mol$.
Thus,$22.4 \ dm^3$ of $CO_2$ at $STP$ has a mass of $44 \ g$.
Therefore,the mass of $4.48 \ dm^3$ of $CO_2$ at $STP$ is calculated as:
$\text{Mass} = \frac{44 \ g}{22.4 \ dm^3} \times 4.48 \ dm^3 = 8.8 \ g$.
To convert the mass into $kg$,we divide by $1000$:
$8.8 \ g = 8.8 \times 10^{-3} \ kg$.
661
EasyMCQ
What is the volume of oxygen required for complete combustion of $0.25 \ mole$ of methane at $\text{S.T.P.}$ (in $dm^3$)?
A
$22.4$
B
$5.6$
C
$11.2$
D
$7.46$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of methane is:
$CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \longrightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l)$
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mole$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \ moles$ of $O_2$.
At $\text{S.T.P.}$,$1 \ mole$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Therefore,$2 \ moles$ of $O_2$ occupy $2 \times 22.4 \ dm^3 = 44.8 \ dm^3$.
For $0.25 \ mole$ of $CH_4$,the volume of $O_2$ required is:
$V = 0.25 \times 44.8 \ dm^3 = 11.2 \ dm^3$.
662
EasyMCQ
What is the volume occupied by $2.5 \ mol$ of ammonia gas at $\text{STP}$ (in $dm^3$)?
A
$22.4$
B
$25.0$
C
$33.6$
D
$56.0$

Solution

(D) At $\text{STP}$, $1 \ mol$ of any ideal gas occupies a volume of $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Therefore, the volume occupied by $2.5 \ mol$ of ammonia gas is calculated as:
$V = n \times 22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1}$
$V = 2.5 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} = 56.0 \ dm^3$.
663
MediumMCQ
What is the value of percent atom economy when an organic compound of formula weight $75 \ u$ is obtained from reactants having sum formula weight $225 \ u$?
A
$13.5$
B
$33.3$
C
$40.4$
D
$70.5$

Solution

(B) $\% \text{ atom economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of the desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all the reactants}} \times 100$
$\% \text{ atom economy} = \frac{75}{225} \times 100 = 33.3\%$
664
MediumMCQ
What is the amount of water formed by combustion of $1.6 \ g$ methane (in $g$)?
A
$6.2$
B
$3.2$
C
$3.6$
D
$16$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of methane is: $CH_4 + 2 O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2 H_2 O$
Calculate the moles of methane $(CH_4)$: Molar mass of $CH_4 = 12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g/mol$. Moles $= \frac{1.6 \ g}{16 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $H_2 O$. Therefore,$0.1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ will produce $0.1 \times 2 = 0.2 \ mol$ of $H_2 O$.
Calculate the mass of water $(H_2 O)$: Molar mass of $H_2 O = (2 \times 1) + 16 = 18 \ g/mol$. Mass $= 0.2 \ mol \times 18 \ g/mol = 3.6 \ g$.
665
MediumMCQ
What is the value of percent atom economy if the molar mass of reactants is $36 \ u$ and the mass of the desired product is $27 \ u$ (in $\%$)?
A
$75$
B
$45$
C
$25$
D
$50$

Solution

(A) $\text{Atom economy} = \frac{\text{Mass of desired product}}{\text{Molar mass of all reactants}} \times 100$
$\text{Atom economy} = \frac{27}{36} \times 100 = 75 \%$
666
EasyMCQ
Find the quantity of dihydrogen required to prepare $2 \ L$ ammonia gas from $1 \ L$ dinitrogen.
A
$3/2 \ L$
B
$1 \ L$
C
$2 \ L$
D
$3 \ L$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the synthesis of ammonia is:
$N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightarrow 2NH_3(g)$
According to Gay-Lussac's Law of Gaseous Volumes,gases react in simple ratios by volume at constant temperature and pressure.
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ volume$ of $N_2$ reacts with $3 \ volumes$ of $H_2$ to produce $2 \ volumes$ of $NH_3$.
Therefore,to prepare $2 \ L$ of $NH_3$,we require $3 \ L$ of $H_2$ gas.
667
EasyMCQ
What is the quantity of water produced when $34.2 \ g$ of cane sugar is treated with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ under normal conditions of temperature and pressure (in $g$)?
A
$11.0$
B
$19.8$
C
$39.6$
D
$34.2$

Solution

(B) The dehydration reaction of cane sugar (sucrose) with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ is given by:
$C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \xrightarrow{\text{Conc. } H_2SO_4} 12C + 11H_2O$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$ yields $11 \ mol$ of $H_2O$.
The molar mass of $C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} = (12 \times 12) + (22 \times 1) + (11 \times 16) = 342 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of sugar $= \frac{34.2 \ g}{342 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Since $1 \ mol$ of sugar produces $11 \ mol$ of $H_2O$,then $0.1 \ mol$ of sugar produces $0.1 \times 11 = 1.1 \ mol$ of $H_2O$.
The mass of $1.1 \ mol$ of $H_2O = 1.1 \ mol \times 18 \ g/mol = 19.8 \ g$.
668
EasyMCQ
What is the quantity of sugar charcoal remaining behind after charring $17.1 \ g$ of sugar using conc. $H_2SO_4$ under ideal conditions (in $g$)?
A
$7.2$
B
$14.4$
C
$10.5$
D
$11.4$

Solution

(A) The dehydration reaction of sugar $(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11})$ by conc. $H_2SO_4$ is given by:
$C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \rightarrow 12C + 11H_2O$
First,calculate the number of moles of sugar:
Molar mass of $C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} = (12 \times 12) + (22 \times 1) + (11 \times 16) = 342 \ g/mol$.
Moles of sugar $= \frac{17.1 \ g}{342 \ g/mol} = 0.05 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of sugar produces $12 \ mol$ of carbon (charcoal).
Therefore,$0.05 \ mol$ of sugar produces $0.05 \times 12 = 0.6 \ mol$ of carbon.
Mass of charcoal $= 0.6 \ mol \times 12 \ g/mol = 7.2 \ g$.
669
MediumMCQ
What amount of oxygen is used at $S.T.P$ to obtain $9 \ g$ water from a sufficient amount of hydrogen gas (in $dm^3$)?
A
$5.6$
B
$22.4$
C
$16.8$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(l)}$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ \text{mole}$ of $H_2O$ $(18 \ g)$ is produced by $0.5 \ \text{moles}$ of $O_2$.
At $S.T.P$,$1 \ \text{mole}$ of gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^3$,so $0.5 \ \text{moles}$ of $O_2$ occupies $11.2 \ dm^3$.
Thus,$11.2 \ dm^3$ of $O_2$ is required to produce $18 \ g$ of $H_2O$.
For $9 \ g$ of $H_2O$,the volume of $O_2$ required is: $\frac{11.2 \ dm^3}{18 \ g} \times 9 \ g = 5.6 \ dm^3$.
670
MediumMCQ
What is the mass of potassium chloride produced when $12.25 \ g$ of potassium chlorate undergoes decomposition (in $g$)? (Atomic masses: $K=39, Cl=35.5, O=16$)
A
$16.0$
B
$14.9$
C
$7.45$
D
$4.25$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of potassium chlorate is:
$2KClO_3 \longrightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2$
Calculate the molar mass of $KClO_3$:
$M(KClO_3) = 39 + 35.5 + 3 \times 16 = 122.5 \ g/mol$
Calculate the molar mass of $KCl$:
$M(KCl) = 39 + 35.5 = 74.5 \ g/mol$
Calculate the moles of $KClO_3$ present:
$n(KClO_3) = \frac{12.25 \ g}{122.5 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$2 \ mol$ of $KClO_3$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $KCl$. Therefore,$0.1 \ mol$ of $KClO_3$ will produce $0.1 \ mol$ of $KCl$.
Calculate the mass of $KCl$ produced:
$Mass = n \times M = 0.1 \ mol \times 74.5 \ g/mol = 7.45 \ g$
671
EasyMCQ
What will be the volume of oxygen gas produced if the reaction $2 KClO_{3(s)} \longrightarrow 2 KCl_{(s)} + 3 O_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = -78 \ kJ$ is carried out at $S.T.P.$ (in $L$)?
A
$48.0$
B
$44.8$
C
$22.4$
D
$67.2$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation is: $2 KClO_{3(s)} \longrightarrow 2 KCl_{(s)} + 3 O_{2(g)}$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$2 \ moles$ of $KClO_3$ produce $3 \ moles$ of $O_2$ gas.
At $S.T.P.$ (Standard Temperature and Pressure),the molar volume of an ideal gas is $22.4 \ L \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the volume of $3 \ moles$ of $O_2$ gas produced is $3 \times 22.4 \ L = 67.2 \ L$.
672
EasyMCQ
The volume of oxygen required for complete combustion of $0.25 \ mol$ of methane at $S.T.P.$ is (in $dm^{3}$)
A
$5.6$
B
$7.46$
C
$11.2$
D
$22.4$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of methane is:
$CH_{4}(g) + 2O_{2}(g) \longrightarrow CO_{2}(g) + 2H_{2}O(l)$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $CH_{4}$ requires $2 \ mol$ of $O_{2}$ for complete combustion.
At $S.T.P.$,$1 \ mol$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ dm^{3}$.
Therefore,$2 \ mol$ of $O_{2}$ occupies $2 \times 22.4 \ dm^{3} = 44.8 \ dm^{3}$.
For $0.25 \ mol$ of $CH_{4}$,the volume of $O_{2}$ required is:
$0.25 \ mol \times (2 \ mol \ O_{2} / 1 \ mol \ CH_{4}) \times 22.4 \ dm^{3}/mol = 0.5 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^{3}/mol = 11.2 \ dm^{3}$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
673
DifficultMCQ
How many grams of dihydrogen are required to react with dinitrogen to produce $34 \ g$ of ammonia (in $g$)?
A
$6$
B
$2$
C
$12$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,the molar masses are:
$N_2 = 28 \ g/mol$,$H_2 = 2 \ g/mol$,$NH_3 = 17 \ g/mol$.
For $2 \ moles$ of $NH_3$ $(2 \times 17 \ g = 34 \ g)$,the amount of $H_2$ required is $3 \ moles$ $(3 \times 2 \ g = 6 \ g)$.
Therefore,to produce $34 \ g$ of ammonia,$6 \ g$ of dihydrogen is required.
674
EasyMCQ
What is the value of percent atom economy when reactants having a sum of formula weight $78 \ u$ result in the formation of a product with a formula weight of $65 \ u$ (in $\%$)?
A
$70$
B
$78$
C
$83$
D
$65$

Solution

(C) $\text{Percent atom economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of the desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all the reactants used in the reaction}} \times 100$
$\text{Percent atom economy} = \frac{65 \ u}{78 \ u} \times 100 = 83.33 \% \approx 83 \%$
675
EasyMCQ
Find the formula weight of the reactant if the formula weight of the product is $54 \ u$ and the percent atom economy is $75$. (in $u$)
A
$72$
B
$24$
C
$30$
D
$80$

Solution

(A) The formula for atom economy is given by: $\text{Atom economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Formula weight of all reactants}} \times 100$
Given: $\text{Atom economy} = 75$,$\text{Product weight} = 54 \ u$.
Let the reactant weight be $x$.
$75 = \frac{54}{x} \times 100$
$x = \frac{54 \times 100}{75}$
$x = \frac{5400}{75} = 72 \ u$
Therefore,the formula weight of the reactant is $72 \ u$.
676
EasyMCQ
What is the percent atom economy if the formula weight of reactants and the formula weight of products are $45 \ u$ and $35 \ u$ respectively (in $\%$)?
A
$77.8$
B
$90.0$
C
$80.5$
D
$71.0$

Solution

(A) The formula for percent atom economy is:
$\text{Percent atom economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Formula weight of all reactants}} \times 100$
Given:
$\text{Formula weight of reactants} = 45 \ u$
$\text{Formula weight of products} = 35 \ u$
Calculation:
$\text{Percent atom economy} = \frac{35}{45} \times 100 = 77.77... \% \approx 77.8 \%$
677
MediumMCQ
What is the value of percent atom economy if the formula weight of the product is $46 \ u$ and the sum of the formula weight of all reactants is $92 \ u$ (in $\%$)?
A
$35$
B
$50$
C
$40$
D
$45$

Solution

(B) $\text{Percentage atom economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of the desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all the reactants}} \times 100$
$\text{Percentage atom economy} = \frac{46}{92} \times 100 = 50 \%$
678
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is the correct formula to determine percent atom economy?
A
$\%$ Atom economy $=$ Formula weight of product $\times 100$
B
$\%$ Atom economy $=$ Sum of formula weight of all reactants $\times 100$
C
$\%$ Atom economy $= \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all reactants}} \times 100$
D
$\%$ Atom economy $= \frac{\text{Sum of formula weight of all reactants}}{\text{Formula weight of desired product}} \times 100$

Solution

(C) Atom economy is a measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction in terms of how many atoms from the reactants end up in the desired final product.
It is calculated using the formula:
$\%$ Atom economy $= \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all reactants}} \times 100$
679
MediumMCQ
What is the percentage atom economy during the conversion of reactant to product if the formula weight of reactants is $246 \ u$ and that of the product is $123 \ u$ (in $\%$)?
A
$40.00$
B
$50.00$
C
$47.00$
D
$21.5$

Solution

(B) Atom economy is the conversion efficiency of a chemical process in terms of all atoms involved and the desired products produced.
$\text{Percentage Atom Economy} = \frac{\text{Formula weight of desired product}}{\text{Sum of formula weight of all reactants}} \times 100$
$= \frac{123}{246} \times 100$
$= 50.00 \%$
680
MediumMCQ
What volume of $2 \,M \,H_2SO_4$ is required to prepare $100 \,mL$ of $0.2 \,N \,H_2SO_4$ solution (in $\,mL$)?
A
$5$
B
$20$
C
$10$
D
$50$

Solution

(A) The normality $(N)$ of a solution is related to its molarity $(M)$ by the formula: $N = M \times \text{n-factor}$.
For $H_2SO_4$, the n-factor is $2$ (since it is a dibasic acid).
Therefore, the normality of $2 \,M \,H_2SO_4$ is $2 \times 2 = 4 \,N$.
Using the dilution equation $N_1 V_1 = N_2 V_2$:
$4 \,N \times V_1 = 0.2 \,N \times 100 \,mL$.
$V_1 = \frac{0.2 \times 100}{4} \,mL$.
$V_1 = 5 \,mL$.
681
EasyMCQ
The volume of $2 \ N \ H_2SO_4$ solution is $0.1 \ dm^3$. The volume of its decinormal solution (in $dm^3$) will be
A
$0.1$
B
$0.2$
C
$2$
D
$1.7$

Solution

(C) For a solution of the same substance,the dilution formula is used:
$N_1V_1 = N_2V_2$
Here,$N_1 = 2 \ N$ and $V_1 = 0.1 \ dm^3$.
$A$ decinormal solution means $N_2 = \frac{1}{10} \ N = 0.1 \ N$.
Substituting the values:
$2 \ N \times 0.1 \ dm^3 = 0.1 \ N \times V_2$
$V_2 = \frac{2 \times 0.1}{0.1} = 2 \ dm^3$.
682
MediumMCQ
What is the volume in $dm^3$ occupied by $3 \ mol$ of ammonia gas at $STP$?
A
$2.24$
B
$22.4$
C
$56.0$
D
$67.2$

Solution

(D) The volume of $1 \ mol$ of any ideal gas at $STP$ is $22.4 \ dm^3$.
Given number of moles of ammonia gas $(n) = 3 \ mol$.
Volume of gas at $STP = n \times 22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1}$.
Volume $= 3 \ mol \times 22.4 \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} = 67.2 \ dm^3$.
683
MediumMCQ
$A$ cold drink bottle contains $200 \ mL$ liquid in which $CO_2$ is $0.1 \ M$. Considering $CO_2$ as an ideal gas,the volume of the dissolved $CO_2$ at $S.T.P$ is: (in $L$)
A
$22.4$
B
$0.224$
C
$2.24$
D
$0.448$

Solution

(D) The number of moles of $CO_2$ dissolved is calculated as:
$n = M \times V(L)$
$n = 0.1 \times \frac{200}{1000} = 0.02 \ mol$
At $S.T.P$,$1 \ mol$ of an ideal gas occupies $22.4 \ L$.
Therefore,the volume of $0.02 \ mol$ of $CO_2$ at $S.T.P$ is:
$V = n \times 22.4 \ L/mol$
$V = 0.02 \times 22.4 \ L = 0.448 \ L$
684
MediumMCQ
$A$ container contains $4 \ g$ of $H_2$,$4 \ g$ of $He$,and a certain amount of $Ne$ at a certain temperature. What is the mass of $Ne$ required so that the partial pressure exerted by $Ne$ is equal to the partial pressure of $He$ (in $g$)?
A
$4$
B
$8$
C
$10$
D
$20$

Solution

(D) According to Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures,the partial pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its number of moles in a mixture at constant temperature and volume $(P_i = n_i \times \frac{RT}{V})$.
For the partial pressure of $Ne$ to be equal to the partial pressure of $He$,their number of moles must be equal $(n_{Ne} = n_{He})$.
First,calculate the moles of $He$ $(n_{He})$:
$n_{He} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{4 \ g}{4 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
Since $n_{Ne} = n_{He}$,the required moles of $Ne$ is $1 \ mol$.
Now,calculate the mass of $Ne$:
$\text{Mass of } Ne = n_{Ne} \times \text{molar mass of } Ne = 1 \ mol \times 20 \ g/mol = 20 \ g$.
685
MediumMCQ
If the mixture of $7 \ g$ of $N_2$ and $8 \ g$ of $Ar$ in a cylinder has a total pressure of $27 \ bar$,what is the partial pressure of $N_2$ (in $bar$)? (Atomic mass of $N = 14 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$Ar = 40 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$18$
B
$12$
C
$15$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Moles of $N_2 = \frac{7}{28} = 0.25 \ mol$
Moles of $Ar = \frac{8}{40} = 0.20 \ mol$
Total moles $= 0.25 + 0.20 = 0.45 \ mol$
Mole fraction of $N_2$ $(X_{N_2})$ $= \frac{0.25}{0.45} = \frac{5}{9}$
Partial pressure of $N_2 = X_{N_2} \times P_{total}$
Partial pressure of $N_2 = \frac{5}{9} \times 27 \ bar = 15 \ bar$
686
MediumMCQ
$100 \ mL$ of $H_{2(g)}$ and $100 \ mL$ of $Cl_{2(g)}$ were allowed to react at $1 \ bar$ pressure as: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 HCl_{(g)}$. What will be the $PV$ type of work done during the reaction?
A
$0 \ J$
B
$+10 \ J$
C
$-10 \ J$
D
$-100 \ J$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 HCl_{(g)}$.
According to Avogadro's Law,at constant temperature and pressure,the volume of gases is proportional to the number of moles.
Initial volume of reactants: $V_1 = 100 \ mL (H_2) + 100 \ mL (Cl_2) = 200 \ mL$.
Final volume of products: $V_2 = 200 \ mL (HCl)$.
Change in volume: $\Delta V = V_2 - V_1 = 200 \ mL - 200 \ mL = 0 \ mL = 0 \ dm^3$.
Work done $(W)$ is given by: $W = -P_{ext} \Delta V$.
Since $\Delta V = 0$,$W = -1 \ bar \times 0 \ dm^3 = 0 \ J$.
687
MediumMCQ
Equal masses in grams of $H_2$, $N_2$, $Cl_2$, and $O_2$ are enclosed in cylinders separately. If these gases expand isothermally and reversibly by $10 \ dm^3$ at $300 \ K$, the work done by the gas is maximum for:
A
$H_2$
B
$N_2$
C
$Cl_2$
D
$O_2$

Solution

(A) The work done in an isothermal reversible expansion is given by the formula: $W = -2.303 nRT \log_{10} (V_2/V_1)$.
Since $R$, $T$, and the change in volume $(\Delta V = 10 \ dm^3)$ are constant, the work done $W$ is directly proportional to the number of moles $n$ $(W \propto n)$.
The number of moles $n$ is given by $n = \text{mass} / \text{molar mass}$.
Since the mass is equal for all gases, $n \propto 1/M$, where $M$ is the molar mass.
Therefore, $W \propto 1/M$.
To maximize the work done, we need the gas with the smallest molar mass.
The molar masses are: $H_2 = 2 \ g/mol$, $N_2 = 28 \ g/mol$, $Cl_2 = 71 \ g/mol$, and $O_2 = 32 \ g/mol$.
Since $H_2$ has the lowest molar mass, the work done is maximum for $H_2$.
688
MediumMCQ
The heat of combustion of methane is $-800 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. What is the heat of combustion for $4 \times 10^{-4} \ kg$ of methane?
A
$-800 \ kJ$
B
$-3.2 \times 10^{4} \ kJ$
C
$-20 \ kJ$
D
$-1600 \ kJ$

Solution

(C) The molar mass of methane $(CH_{4})$ is $16 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 16 \times 10^{-3} \ kg \ mol^{-1}$.
Given that the heat of combustion for $1 \ mol$ $(16 \times 10^{-3} \ kg)$ of $CH_{4}$ is $-800 \ kJ$.
To find the heat of combustion for $4 \times 10^{-4} \ kg$ of $CH_{4}$,we use the unitary method:
$\Delta H = \frac{-800 \ kJ}{16 \times 10^{-3} \ kg} \times (4 \times 10^{-4} \ kg)$
$\Delta H = -800 \times \frac{4 \times 10^{-4}}{16 \times 10^{-3}}$
$\Delta H = -800 \times \frac{4}{16} \times 10^{-1}$
$\Delta H = -800 \times 0.25 \times 0.1 = -20 \ kJ$.
689
EasyMCQ
How many grams of ethanol are required to obtain $280 \ mL$ of dihydrogen gas at $S.T.P.$ by the reaction of $C_2H_5OH$ with $Na$ metal? (Molar mass of ethanol = $46 \ g/mol$)
A
$4.6$
B
$2.3$
C
$1.15$
D
$0.575$

Solution

(C) The chemical reaction between ethanol and sodium metal is:
$2C_2H_5OH + 2Na \rightarrow 2C_2H_5ONa + H_2$
From the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of ethanol produces $1 \ mol$ of $H_2$ gas.
At $S.T.P.$,$1 \ mol$ of any gas occupies $22400 \ mL$.
Therefore,$22400 \ mL$ of $H_2$ is produced by $2 \times 46 \ g$ of ethanol.
$280 \ mL$ of $H_2$ is produced by:
$\frac{2 \times 46 \times 280}{22400} \ g$
$= \frac{92 \times 280}{22400} \ g$
$= \frac{92}{80} \ g = 1.15 \ g$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
690
EasyMCQ
$1 \ mol$ of metal '$M$' reacts completely with alcohol to give $1.5 \ mol$ of $H_2$. What is the valency of metal '$M$'?
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The reaction of a metal '$M$' with an alcohol $(ROH)$ can be represented as:
$M + nROH \rightarrow M(OR)_n + \frac{n}{2} H_2$
Given that $1 \ mol$ of '$M$' produces $1.5 \ mol$ of $H_2$,we can equate the stoichiometric coefficient of $H_2$ to $1.5$:
$\frac{n}{2} = 1.5$
$n = 1.5 \times 2 = 3$
Therefore,the valency of the metal '$M$' is $3$.
691
EasyMCQ
How many grams of ethanol are required in the reaction with $Na$ metal to produce $560 \ mL$ of dihydrogen gas at $STP$? (Molecular mass of ethanol = $46 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$11.5$
B
$1.15$
C
$4.6$
D
$2.3$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ethanol with sodium metal is:
$2C_2H_5OH + 2Na \rightarrow 2C_2H_5ONa + H_2$
From the stoichiometry,$2 \ mol$ of ethanol produces $1 \ mol$ of $H_2$ gas.
At $STP$,$1 \ mol$ of any gas occupies $22.4 \ L$ or $22400 \ mL$.
Given volume of $H_2 = 560 \ mL = 0.56 \ L$.
Moles of $H_2 = \frac{560 \ mL}{22400 \ mL \ mol^{-1}} = 0.025 \ mol$.
According to the equation,moles of ethanol required = $2 \times \text{moles of } H_2 = 2 \times 0.025 = 0.05 \ mol$.
Mass of ethanol = $\text{moles} \times \text{molar mass} = 0.05 \ mol \times 46 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 2.3 \ g$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
692
MediumMCQ
$25 \ cm^3$ of oxalic acid completely neutralized $0.064 \ g$ of sodium hydroxide. The molarity of the oxalic acid solution is: (in $M$)
A
$0.045$
B
$0.032$
C
$0.064$
D
$0.015$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $(COOH)_2 + 2NaOH \rightarrow (COONa)_2 + 2H_2O$.
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mole$ of oxalic acid reacts with $2 \ moles$ of $NaOH$.
Number of moles of $NaOH = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{0.064 \ g}{40 \ g/mol} = 0.0016 \ mol$.
Since $2 \ moles$ of $NaOH$ react with $1 \ mole$ of oxalic acid,the moles of oxalic acid $= \frac{0.0016}{2} = 0.0008 \ mol$.
Volume of oxalic acid $= 25 \ cm^3 = 0.025 \ L$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.0008 \ mol}{0.025 \ L} = 0.032 \ M$.
693
MediumMCQ
The volume of $0.1 \ M$ oxalic acid that can be completely oxidized by $20 \ mL$ of $0.025 \ M$ $KMnO_4$ solution is (in $mL$)
A
$25$
B
$12.5$
C
$37.5$
D
$125$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: $2KMnO_4 + 3H_2SO_4 + 5H_2C_2O_4 \rightarrow K_2SO_4 + 2MnSO_4 + 8H_2O + 10CO_2$.
From the stoichiometry,$2 \text{ moles of } KMnO_4$ react with $5 \text{ moles of } H_2C_2O_4$.
Using the equivalence concept: $n_{factor} \times M \times V = \text{constant}$.
For $KMnO_4$ in acidic medium,$n_{factor} = 5$.
For $H_2C_2O_4$,$n_{factor} = 2$.
Equating equivalents: $n_{factor,1} \times M_1 \times V_1 = n_{factor,2} \times M_2 \times V_2$.
$5 \times 0.025 \times 20 = 2 \times 0.1 \times V$.
$2.5 = 0.2 \times V$.
$V = \frac{2.5}{0.2} = 12.5 \ mL$.
694
MediumMCQ
$10 \text{ g}$ of a mixture of $BaO$ and $CaO$ requires $100 \text{ cm}^3$ of $2.5 \text{ M } HCl$ to react completely. The percentage of calcium oxide in the mixture is approximately (Given: molar mass of $BaO = 153 \text{ g/mol}$,$CaO = 56 \text{ g/mol}$).
A
$55.1$
B
$17.4$
C
$52.6$
D
$14.9$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of $CaO$ be $x \text{ g}$. Then the mass of $BaO$ is $(10 - x) \text{ g}$.
Moles of $HCl = \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume in L} = 2.5 \times 0.1 = 0.25 \text{ mol}$.
The reactions are:
$CaO + 2HCl \rightarrow CaCl_2 + H_2O$
$BaO + 2HCl \rightarrow BaCl_2 + H_2O$
Total moles of $HCl = 2 \times (\text{moles of } CaO) + 2 \times (\text{moles of } BaO)$
$0.25 = 2 \times (\frac{x}{56} + \frac{10 - x}{153})$
$0.125 = \frac{153x + 560 - 56x}{56 \times 153}$
$0.125 \times 8568 = 97x + 560$
$1071 = 97x + 560$
$97x = 511$
$x = 5.268 \text{ g}$
Percentage of $CaO = \frac{5.268}{10} \times 100 = 52.68 \% \approx 52.6 \%$.
695
MediumMCQ
Molarity of a given orthophosphoric acid solution is $3 \ M$. Its normality is (in $N$)
A
$9$
B
$0.3$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Orthophosphoric acid $(H_{3}PO_{4})$ is a tribasic acid,meaning its basicity is $3$.
The relationship between normality and molarity is given by the formula: $\text{Normality} = \text{Molarity} \times \text{basicity}$.
Substituting the given values: $\text{Normality} = 3 \ M \times 3 = 9 \ N$.
696
MediumMCQ
$A$ metal exists as an oxide with formula $M_{0.96} O$. Metal $M$ can exist as $M^{2+}$ and $M^{3+}$ in its oxide $M_{0.96} O$. The percentage of $M^{3+}$ in the oxide is nearly: (in $\%$)
A
$8.3$
B
$4.6$
C
$5$
D
$9.6$

Solution

(A) Let the total number of oxide ions be $100$. Then the number of metal ions $M$ is $96$.
Let the number of $M^{2+}$ ions be $x$ and the number of $M^{3+}$ ions be $(96 - x)$.
Since the compound is electrically neutral,the total positive charge must equal the total negative charge.
Total negative charge $= 100 \times 2 = 200$.
Total positive charge $= 2x + 3(96 - x) = 200$.
$2x + 288 - 3x = 200$.
$-x = 200 - 288 = -88$.
$x = 88$ (number of $M^{2+}$ ions).
Number of $M^{3+}$ ions $= 96 - 88 = 8$.
Percentage of $M^{3+} = \frac{8}{96} \times 100 = 8.33 \% \approx 8.3 \%$.
697
MediumMCQ
$20 \ mL$ of methane is completely burnt using $50 \ mL$ of oxygen. The volume of the gas left after cooling to room temperature is (in $mL$)
A
$40$
B
$60$
C
$30$
D
$80$

Solution

(C) The combustion reaction of methane is: $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)}$
Initially: $20 \ mL$ of $CH_4$ and $50 \ mL$ of $O_2$ are taken.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ volume$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \ volumes$ of $O_2$.
So,$20 \ mL$ of $CH_4$ will react with $2 \times 20 = 40 \ mL$ of $O_2$.
Remaining $O_2 = 50 \ mL - 40 \ mL = 10 \ mL$.
Volume of $CO_2$ produced = $20 \ mL$.
Since $H_2O$ is produced as a liquid at room temperature,its volume is negligible.
Total volume of gas left = $Volume \ of \ remaining \ O_2 + Volume \ of \ CO_2 = 10 \ mL + 20 \ mL = 30 \ mL$.
698
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $Fe_{2}O_{3} + 3 CO \longrightarrow 2 Fe + 3 CO_{2}$,the volume of carbon monoxide required to reduce one mole of ferric oxide is (in $dm^{3}$)
A
$22.4$
B
$44.8$
C
$67.2$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $Fe_{2}O_{3} + 3 CO \longrightarrow 2 Fe + 3 CO_{2}$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mole$ of $Fe_{2}O_{3}$ reacts with $3 \ moles$ of $CO$.
At $STP$,the volume of $1 \ mole$ of any ideal gas is $22.4 \ dm^{3}$.
Therefore,the volume of $3 \ moles$ of $CO = 3 \times 22.4 \ dm^{3} = 67.2 \ dm^{3}$.
699
DifficultMCQ
$A$ mixture of $CaCl_2$ and $NaCl$ weighing $4.44 \ g$ is treated with sodium carbonate solution to precipitate all the calcium ions as calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate so obtained is heated strongly to get $0.56 \ g$ of $CaO$. The percentage of $NaCl$ in the mixture is (atomic mass of $Ca=40$)
A
$75$
B
$31.5$
C
$40.2$
D
$25$

Solution

(A) The chemical reactions involved are:
$CaCl_2 + Na_2CO_3 \rightarrow CaCO_3 + 2NaCl$
$CaCO_3 \xrightarrow{\Delta} CaO + CO_2$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $CaO$ is obtained from $1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$,which in turn comes from $1 \ mol$ of $CaCl_2$.
Molar mass of $CaO = 40 + 16 = 56 \ g/mol$.
Molar mass of $CaCl_2 = 40 + 2 \times 35.5 = 111 \ g/mol$.
Given mass of $CaO = 0.56 \ g$,which is $0.56 / 56 = 0.01 \ mol$.
Therefore,moles of $CaCl_2 = 0.01 \ mol$.
Mass of $CaCl_2 = 0.01 \times 111 = 1.11 \ g$.
Mass of $NaCl$ in the mixture = Total mass - Mass of $CaCl_2 = 4.44 \ g - 1.11 \ g = 3.33 \ g$.
Percentage of $NaCl = (3.33 / 4.44) \times 100 = 75\%$.
700
MediumMCQ
$A$ mixture of $CaCl_{2}$ and $NaCl$ weighing $4.44 \ g$ is treated with sodium carbonate solution to precipitate all the $Ca^{2+}$ ions as calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate so obtained is heated strongly to get $0.56 \ g$ of $CaO$. The percentage of $NaCl$ in the mixture (atomic mass of $Ca=40$) is
A
$75$
B
$30.6$
C
$25$
D
$69.4$

Solution

(A) The chemical reactions involved are:
$CaCl_{2} + Na_{2}CO_{3} \rightarrow CaCO_{3} + 2NaCl$
$CaCO_{3} \xrightarrow{\Delta} CaO + CO_{2}$
From the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $CaO$ is obtained from $1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_{3}$,which in turn comes from $1 \ mol$ of $CaCl_{2}$.
Molar mass of $CaO = 40 + 16 = 56 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $CaO = \frac{0.56 \ g}{56 \ g/mol} = 0.01 \ mol$.
Therefore,moles of $CaCl_{2} = 0.01 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $CaCl_{2} = 40 + (2 \times 35.5) = 111 \ g/mol$.
Mass of $CaCl_{2} = 0.01 \ mol \times 111 \ g/mol = 1.11 \ g$.
Mass of $NaCl$ in the mixture $= 4.44 \ g - 1.11 \ g = 3.33 \ g$.
Percentage of $NaCl = \frac{3.33 \ g}{4.44 \ g} \times 100 = 75 \%$.

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