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EasyMCQ
What volume of ammonia is required to react with $250 \ mL$ of oxygen by following the reaction at same conditions?
$4NH_3(g) + 5O_2(g) \to 4NO(g) + 6H_2O(g)$
A
$312.5$
B
$250$
C
$180$
D
$200$

Solution

(D) According to Avogadro's Law,at constant temperature and pressure,the volume of gases is directly proportional to their stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced chemical equation.
The balanced chemical equation is: $4NH_3(g) + 5O_2(g) \to 4NO(g) + 6H_2O(g)$.
From the stoichiometry,$5 \ mL$ of $O_2$ reacts with $4 \ mL$ of $NH_3$.
Therefore,$1 \ mL$ of $O_2$ reacts with $\frac{4}{5} \ mL$ of $NH_3$.
For $250 \ mL$ of $O_2$,the volume of $NH_3$ required is: $V_{NH_3} = \frac{4}{5} \times 250 \ mL = 200 \ mL$.
402
MediumMCQ
Equal weights of methane and oxygen are mixed in an empty container at $25\,^{\circ}C$. The fraction of the total pressure exerted by oxygen is
A
$\frac{1}{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{273}{298}$

Solution

(A) Let the weight of both methane $(CH_4)$ and oxygen $(O_2)$ be $32\,g$.
Molar mass of $CH_4 = 16\,g/mol$.
Molar mass of $O_2 = 32\,g/mol$.
Moles of $CH_4$ $(n_{CH_4})$ = $\frac{32\,g}{16\,g/mol} = 2\,mol$.
Moles of $O_2$ $(n_{O_2})$ = $\frac{32\,g}{32\,g/mol} = 1\,mol$.
Total moles $(n_T)$ = $2 + 1 = 3\,mol$.
According to Dalton's Law of partial pressures,the partial pressure of a gas is equal to its mole fraction multiplied by the total pressure $(P_T)$.
Mole fraction of $O_2$ $(X_{O_2})$ = $\frac{n_{O_2}}{n_T} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Therefore,the fraction of the total pressure exerted by oxygen is $X_{O_2} = \frac{1}{3}$.
403
EasyMCQ
$24 \ g$ of $Mg$ metal reacts with water. How many moles of $H_2$ will be liberated? ............. $mol$
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
$Mg(s) + 2H_2O(l) \to Mg(OH)_2(aq) + H_2(g)$
The molar mass of $Mg$ is $24 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $Mg = \frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{24 \ g}{24 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \ mol$ of $Mg$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
Therefore,$1 \ mol$ of $H_2$ will be liberated.
404
EasyMCQ
How many moles of potassium chlorate need to be heated to produce $5.6 \, L$ of oxygen at $STP$?
A
$\frac{1}{6} \, mol$
B
$6 \, mol$
C
$18 \, mol$
D
$\frac{1}{18} \, mol$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of potassium chlorate is:
$2 KClO_3 \longrightarrow 2 KCl + 3 O_2$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$3 \, mol$ of $O_2$ ($3 \times 22.4 \, L$ at $STP$) is produced by $2 \, mol$ of $KClO_3$.
Therefore,the number of moles of $KClO_3$ required to produce $5.6 \, L$ of $O_2$ is:
$n(KClO_3) = \frac{2 \, mol \, KClO_3}{3 \times 22.4 \, L \, O_2} \times 5.6 \, L \, O_2$
$n(KClO_3) = \frac{2 \times 5.6}{67.2} = \frac{11.2}{67.2} = \frac{1}{6} \, mol$.
405
MediumMCQ
What will be the weight of lime $(CaO)$ obtained by heating $300 \ kg$ of $90\%$ pure limestone $(CaCO_3)$?
A
$1512$
B
$15.2$
C
$1.512$
D
$151.2$

Solution

(D) The chemical reaction for the decomposition of limestone is: $CaCO_3(s) \longrightarrow CaO(s) + CO_2(g)$
Mass of pure $CaCO_3 = 300 \ kg \times 0.90 = 270 \ kg = 270,000 \ g$.
Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 40 + 12 + (3 \times 16) = 100 \ g/mol$.
Moles of $CaCO_3 = \frac{270,000 \ g}{100 \ g/mol} = 2700 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CaO$.
Therefore,$2700 \ mol$ of $CaCO_3$ produces $2700 \ mol$ of $CaO$.
Molar mass of $CaO = 40 + 16 = 56 \ g/mol$.
Weight of $CaO = 2700 \ mol \times 56 \ g/mol = 151,200 \ g = 151.2 \ kg$.
406
MediumMCQ
Amount of oxygen required for combustion of $1 \, kg$ of a mixture of butane and isobutane is ............. $kg$.
A
$1.8$
B
$2.7$
C
$4.5$
D
$3.58$

Solution

(D) Butane and isobutane are isomers and have the same molecular formula,$C_{4}H_{10}$.
The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of $C_{4}H_{10}$ is:
$C_{4}H_{10} + 6.5 O_{2} \to 4 CO_{2} + 5 H_{2}O$
Molar mass of $C_{4}H_{10} = (4 \times 12) + (10 \times 1) = 58 \, g/mol$.
From the stoichiometry,$58 \, g$ of $C_{4}H_{10}$ requires $6.5 \times 32 \, g$ of $O_{2}$.
Therefore,$1000 \, g$ $(1 \, kg)$ of $C_{4}H_{10}$ requires:
$\text{Mass of } O_{2} = \frac{6.5 \times 32 \times 1000}{58} \, g$
$\text{Mass of } O_{2} \approx 3586.2 \, g = 3.586 \, kg$.
Rounding to the given options,the correct answer is $3.58 \, kg$.
407
MediumMCQ
The mass of $CO_2$ that will be obtained by heating $10 \ kg$ of $80 \%$ pure limestone $(CaCO_3)$ is ............... $kg$.
A
$4.4$
B
$6.6$
C
$3.52$
D
$8.8$

Solution

(C) The chemical reaction for the decomposition of limestone is:
$CaCO_{3(s)} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
According to the stoichiometry,$100 \ g$ of $CaCO_3$ produces $44 \ g$ of $CO_2$.
Given mass of impure limestone = $10 \ kg$.
Mass of pure $CaCO_3$ = $80 \%$ of $10 \ kg = 0.80 \times 10 = 8 \ kg$.
Since $100 \ kg$ of $CaCO_3$ yields $44 \ kg$ of $CO_2$,
$8 \ kg$ of $CaCO_3$ will yield:
$\frac{44}{100} \times 8 = 3.52 \ kg$ of $CO_2$.
408
MediumMCQ
When $3 \ g$ of $C_2H_6$ is completely burnt,find out the volume of $CO_2$ produced at $STP$ in $L$.
A
$0.448$
B
$4.48$
C
$44.8$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of ethane is:
$2C_2H_6 + 7O_2 \longrightarrow 4CO_2 + 6H_2O$
Alternatively,using $1$ mole of $C_2H_6$:
$C_2H_6 + \frac{7}{2} O_2 \longrightarrow 2CO_2 + 3H_2O$
From the stoichiometry,$1$ mole of $C_2H_6$ $(30 \ g)$ produces $2$ moles of $CO_2$ ($2 \times 22.4 \ L$ at $STP$).
For $3 \ g$ of $C_2H_6$:
$\text{Moles of } C_2H_6 = \frac{3 \ g}{30 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
$\text{Volume of } CO_2 = 0.1 \ mol \times 2 \times 22.4 \ L/mol = 4.48 \ L$.
409
MediumMCQ
Under the same conditions,how many $mL$ of $1 \ M \ KOH$ and $0.5 \ M \ H_2SO_4$ solution,respectively,when mixed to form a total volume of $100 \ mL$,produce the maximum rise in temperature?
A
$67, 33$
B
$33, 67$
C
$40, 60$
D
$50, 50$

Solution

(D) The rise in temperature is proportional to the heat evolved during the neutralization reaction. The heat evolved is maximum when the number of equivalents of acid and base are equal.
Let the volume of $H_2SO_4$ be $v \ mL$. Then the volume of $KOH$ is $(100 - v) \ mL$.
Normality of $H_2SO_4 = \text{Molarity} \times n\text{-factor} = 0.5 \times 2 = 1 \ N$.
Normality of $KOH = \text{Molarity} \times n\text{-factor} = 1 \times 1 = 1 \ N$.
For maximum neutralization,equivalents of acid = equivalents of base:
$v \times 1 = (100 - v) \times 1$
$v = 100 - v$
$2v = 100$
$v = 50 \ mL$.
Thus,volume of $H_2SO_4 = 50 \ mL$ and volume of $KOH = 50 \ mL$.
410
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the volume of $H_2$ gas kept at $STP$ if it contains as many $H$ atoms as in $98 \ g$ of $H_3PO_4$. (Atomic mass of $P = 31 \ u$) (in $L$)
A
$33.6$
B
$67.2$
C
$89.6$
D
$44.8$

Solution

(A) Molar mass of $H_3PO_4 = (3 \times 1) + 31 + (4 \times 16) = 98 \ g/mol$.
Given mass of $H_3PO_4 = 98 \ g$,so moles of $H_3PO_4 = 98/98 = 1 \ mol$.
Each molecule of $H_3PO_4$ contains $3$ atoms of $H$.
Therefore,total moles of $H$ atoms $= 1 \ mol \times 3 = 3 \ mol$ of $H$ atoms.
Let the volume of $H_2$ gas at $STP$ be $V \ L$.
Number of moles of $H_2$ gas $= V/22.4 \ mol$.
Since each molecule of $H_2$ contains $2$ atoms of $H$,moles of $H$ atoms in $H_2$ gas $= 2 \times (V/22.4) = V/11.2 \ mol$.
Equating the moles of $H$ atoms: $V/11.2 = 3$.
$V = 3 \times 11.2 = 33.6 \ L$.
411
DifficultMCQ
Equal volumes of $0.1 \ M$ $AgNO_3$ and $0.2 \ M$ $NaCl$ are mixed. The concentration of $NO_3^-$ ion in the mixture will be ............ $M$.
A
$0.1$
B
$0.05$
C
$0.2$
D
$0.15$

Solution

(B) Let the volume of each solution be $V \ L$.
Initial millimoles of $AgNO_3 = 0.1 \ M \times V \ L = 0.1V \ mmol$.
Since $AgNO_3$ dissociates completely as $AgNO_3 \rightarrow Ag^+ + NO_3^-$,the millimoles of $NO_3^-$ ions are equal to the millimoles of $AgNO_3$,which is $0.1V \ mmol$.
The total volume of the mixture $= V + V = 2V \ L$.
The concentration of $NO_3^-$ in the final mixture is given by:
$[NO_3^-] = \frac{\text{Total millimoles of } NO_3^-}{\text{Total volume}} = \frac{0.1V}{2V} = 0.05 \ M$.
412
MediumMCQ
$A$ mixture of $H_2$ and $O_2$ at $1 \, atm$ pressure contains $20 \%$ by weight of $H_2$. Find out the partial pressure of $H_2$ in $atm$.
A
$0.2$
B
$0.1$
C
$0.4$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(D) Let the total weight of the mixture be $100 \, g$.
Weight of $H_2 = 20 \, g$ and weight of $O_2 = 80 \, g$.
Moles of $H_2$ $(n_{H_2})$ = $\frac{20 \, g}{2 \, g/mol} = 10 \, mol$.
Moles of $O_2$ $(n_{O_2})$ = $\frac{80 \, g}{32 \, g/mol} = 2.5 \, mol$.
Mole fraction of $H_2$ $(x_{H_2})$ = $\frac{n_{H_2}}{n_{H_2} + n_{O_2}} = \frac{10}{10 + 2.5} = \frac{10}{12.5} = 0.8$.
Partial pressure of $H_2$ $(P_{H_2})$ = $x_{H_2} \times P_{Total} = 0.8 \times 1 \, atm = 0.8 \, atm$.
413
MediumMCQ
How many moles of $H_2O$ are liberated when one mole of hydrated $MgCl_2$ is heated?
A
$6$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) The chemical formula for hydrated magnesium chloride is $MgCl_2 \cdot 6H_2O$.
When heated,it undergoes hydrolysis and thermal decomposition.
The reaction is: $MgCl_2 \cdot 6H_2O \xrightarrow{\Delta} MgO + 2HCl + 5H_2O$.
Thus,$5$ moles of $H_2O$ are liberated.
414
DifficultMCQ
$A$ $240 \ mL$ mixture of $CO_2$ and $CO$ is passed over red-hot coke. The $CO_2$ is completely reduced to $CO$. When the resulting gas is brought to the same temperature and pressure,the volume becomes $300 \ mL$. What is the volume of $CO$ in the original mixture in $mL$?
A
$60$
B
$120$
C
$180$
D
$200$

Solution

(C) Let the initial volume of $CO$ be $x \ mL$.
Therefore,the initial volume of $CO_2$ is $(240 - x) \ mL$.
The chemical reaction is: $CO_{2(g)} + C_{(s)} \longrightarrow 2CO_{(g)}$.
According to the reaction,$1 \ volume$ of $CO_2$ produces $2 \ volumes$ of $CO$.
So,$(240 - x) \ mL$ of $CO_2$ produces $2(240 - x) \ mL$ of $CO$.
The final volume of the mixture is the sum of the initial $CO$ and the $CO$ produced from $CO_2$:
$x + 2(240 - x) = 300$.
Solving for $x$:
$x + 480 - 2x = 300$.
$-x = 300 - 480$.
$-x = -180$.
$x = 180 \ mL$.
415
MediumMCQ
The vapor density of a gas is $11.2$. What is the volume occupied by $1 \, g$ of this gas at $STP$ in $L$?
A
$1$
B
$11.2$
C
$22.4$
D
$1/22.4$

Solution

(A) Molecular mass $= 2 \times \text{Vapor density} = 2 \times 11.2 = 22.4 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
At $STP$,the molar volume of any gas is $22.4 \, L \, mol^{-1}$.
Thus,$22.4 \, g$ of the gas occupies $22.4 \, L$.
Therefore,$1 \, g$ of the gas occupies $\frac{22.4 \, L}{22.4 \, g} = 1 \, L$.
416
MediumMCQ
At constant temperature and pressure,the change in volume when $80\%\, 100\, mL$ of phosgene $(COCl_2)$ decomposes into $CO$ and $Cl_2$ is an increase of ............... $mL$.
A
$80$
B
$60$
C
$40$
D
No change
417
DifficultMCQ
$Elodea$ is an aquatic plant that performs photosynthesis in water. The photosynthesis reaction is given by: $6CO_{2(g)} + 6H_2O_{(l)} \to C_6H_{12}O_{6(aq)} + 6O_{2(g)}$. Calculate the mass of $CO_2$ in $g$ required to produce $112 \, mL$ of oxygen at $STP$.
A
$0.32$
B
$0.22$
C
$0.44$
D
$0.64$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $6CO_{2(g)} + 6H_2O_{(l)} \to C_6H_{12}O_{6(aq)} + 6O_{2(g)}$.
According to the stoichiometry,$6 \, moles$ of $CO_2$ produce $6 \, moles$ of $O_2$,which means $1 \, mole$ of $CO_2$ produces $1 \, mole$ of $O_2$.
At $STP$,$1 \, mole$ of any gas occupies $22400 \, mL$.
$112 \, mL$ of $O_2$ corresponds to $\frac{112}{22400} = 0.005 \, moles$ of $O_2$.
Since the molar ratio is $1:1$,$0.005 \, moles$ of $CO_2$ are required.
The molar mass of $CO_2$ is $44 \, g/mol$.
Mass of $CO_2 = 0.005 \, mol \times 44 \, g/mol = 0.22 \, g$.
418
DifficultMCQ
Calculate the volume of $O_2$ at $STP$ required for the combustion of $1 \, \text{mol}$ of carbon disulfide $(CS_2)$ in $L$.
A
$89.6$
B
$67.2$
C
$44.8$
D
$22.4$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of carbon disulfide is:
$CS_2(l) + 3O_2(g) \longrightarrow CO_2(g) + 2SO_2(g)$
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \, \text{mol}$ of $CS_2$ requires $3 \, \text{mol}$ of $O_2$.
At $STP$,the volume of $1 \, \text{mol}$ of any ideal gas is $22.4 \, L$.
Therefore,the volume of $3 \, \text{mol}$ of $O_2$ is $3 \times 22.4 \, L = 67.2 \, L$.
419
DifficultMCQ
$A$ gaseous mixture contains $50\%$ Helium and $50\%$ Methane by volume. What is the percentage of Methane by weight in the mixture?
A
$19.97$
B
$20.05$
C
$50$
D
$80.03$

Solution

(D) For a gas mixture,the weight $W$ is proportional to the product of volume $V$ and molar mass $M$ $(W \propto V \times M)$.
Let the total volume be $100 \ mL$. Then,$V_{He} = 50 \ mL$ and $V_{CH_4} = 50 \ mL$.
Molar mass of Helium $(M_1)$ = $4 \ g/mol$.
Molar mass of Methane $(M_2)$ = $16 \ g/mol$.
Weight of Helium $(W_1)$ = $50 \times 4 = 200$.
Weight of Methane $(W_2)$ = $50 \times 16 = 800$.
Percentage of Methane by weight = $\frac{W_2}{W_1 + W_2} \times 100 = \frac{800}{200 + 800} \times 100 = \frac{800}{1000} \times 100 = 80\%$.
420
MediumMCQ
If $1 \, L$ of $N_2$ and $7/8 \, L$ of $O_2$ gases are mixed at the same temperature and pressure,what is the relationship between their masses in the mixture?
A
$m(N_2) = 3m(O_2)$
B
$m(N_2) = 8m(O_2)$
C
$m(N_2) = m(O_2)$
D
$m(N_2) = 16m(O_2)$

Solution

(C) For the same temperature $T$ and pressure $P$,according to Avogadro's law,$n \propto V$.
$\therefore \frac{n_{N_2}}{n_{O_2}} = \frac{V_{N_2}}{V_{O_2}} = \frac{1}{7/8} = \frac{8}{7}$.
Since $n = \frac{m}{M}$,where $m$ is mass and $M$ is molar mass:
$\frac{m(N_2) / M(N_2)}{m(O_2) / M(O_2)} = \frac{8}{7}$.
Given $M(N_2) = 28 \, g/mol$ and $M(O_2) = 32 \, g/mol$:
$\frac{m(N_2) / 28}{m(O_2) / 32} = \frac{8}{7}$.
$\frac{m(N_2)}{m(O_2)} = \frac{8}{7} \times \frac{28}{32} = \frac{8}{7} \times \frac{7}{8} = 1$.
Therefore,$m(N_2) = m(O_2)$.
421
MediumMCQ
The density of a gas at $STP$ is $2.86 \, g \, L^{-1}$. Which of the following is the gas?
A
$NO_2$
B
$Kr$
C
$CO_2$
D
$SO_2$

Solution

(D) At $STP$,the molar volume of an ideal gas is $22.4 \, L \, mol^{-1}$.
Using the formula: $\text{Density} (d) = \frac{\text{Molar Mass} (M)}{\text{Molar Volume} (V_m)}$.
$M = d \times V_m = 2.86 \, g \, L^{-1} \times 22.4 \, L \, mol^{-1} = 64.064 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass of $SO_2$ is $32 + (2 \times 16) = 64 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the gas is $SO_2$.
422
EasyMCQ
The mass of nitrogen that combines with $40 \ g$ of oxygen in $N_2O_5$ is ............ $g$.
A
$28$
B
$14$
C
$40$
D
$80$

Solution

(B) The chemical formula is $N_2O_5$.
The molar mass of $N_2$ is $2 \times 14 = 28 \ g$ and the molar mass of $O_5$ is $5 \times 16 = 80 \ g$.
According to the law of definite proportions,$80 \ g$ of oxygen combines with $28 \ g$ of nitrogen.
Therefore,$40 \ g$ of oxygen will combine with:
$\frac{28}{80} \times 40 = 14 \ g$ of nitrogen.
423
MediumMCQ
$5.85 \, g$ of $NaCl$ is dissolved in $1 \, L$ of pure water. Calculate the total number of ions in $1 \, mL$ of this solution.
A
$6.02 \times 10^{19}$
B
$1.2 \times 10^{22}$
C
$1.2 \times 10^{20}$
D
$6.02 \times 10^{20}$

Solution

(C) $1$. Calculate the number of moles of $NaCl$: $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{5.85 \, g}{58.5 \, g/mol} = 0.1 \, mol$.
$2$. Calculate the molarity of the solution: $M = \frac{n}{V(L)} = \frac{0.1 \, mol}{1 \, L} = 0.1 \, M$.
$3$. In $1 \, mL$ $(10^{-3} \, L)$,the number of moles of $NaCl$ is $0.1 \times 10^{-3} = 10^{-4} \, mol$.
$4$. Each $NaCl$ unit dissociates into $2$ ions ($Na^+$ and $Cl^-$).
$5$. Total number of ions = $2 \times \text{moles} \times N_A = 2 \times 10^{-4} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} = 1.2044 \times 10^{20}$ ions.
424
MediumMCQ
If the density of iron is $7.86 \, g \, cm^{-3}$ and its atomic mass is $55.85 \, u$,then find the volume occupied by $1 \, mol$ of iron atoms in $cm^{3}$.
A
$22.8$
B
$7.11$
C
$3.64 \times 10^{24}$
D
$5.26$

Solution

(B) The mass of $1 \, mol$ of iron is $55.85 \, g$.
Density is defined as $\text{mass} / \text{volume}$.
Therefore,$\text{volume} = \text{mass} / \text{density}$.
$\text{Volume} = \frac{55.85 \, g}{7.86 \, g \, cm^{-3}} = 7.11 \, cm^{3}$.
425
DifficultMCQ
In the reaction $SO_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to SO_{3(g)}$,how many liters of air at $STP$ are required for the complete conversion of $6.4 \, g$ of $SO_2$ to $SO_3$ (in $, L$)? (Assume air contains $20 \% \, O_2$ by volume).
A
$1.12$
B
$2.24$
C
$5.6$
D
$11.2$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $SO_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to SO_{3(g)}$.
$1$ mole of $SO_2$ $(64 \, g)$ requires $1/2$ mole of $O_2$ ($0.5 \times 22.4 \, L = 11.2 \, L$ at $STP$).
For $6.4 \, g$ of $SO_2$,the volume of $O_2$ required is: $(6.4 \, g / 64 \, g/mol) \times 11.2 \, L/mol = 1.12 \, L$ of $O_2$.
Since air contains $20 \% \, O_2$ by volume,the volume of air required is: $(1.12 \, L / 20) \times 100 = 5.6 \, L$ of air.
426
EasyMCQ
How many liters of $H_2$ gas will be evolved at $STP$ by the reaction of zinc metal with $500 \, mL$ of $0.5 \, N \, HCl$?
A
$44.8$
B
$22.4$
C
$2.8$
D
$4.16$

Solution

(C) For $HCl$,normality $(N)$ is equal to molarity $(M)$ because the n-factor is $1$.
So,$0.5 \, N \, HCl = 0.5 \, M \, HCl$.
Number of moles of $HCl = \text{Molarity} \times \text{Volume in Liters} = 0.5 \times 0.5 = 0.25 \, \text{mol}$.
The balanced chemical equation is: $Zn + 2HCl \rightarrow ZnCl_2 + H_2$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \, \text{moles}$ of $HCl$ produce $1 \, \text{mole}$ of $H_2$ gas.
Therefore,$0.25 \, \text{moles}$ of $HCl$ will produce $\frac{0.25}{2} = 0.125 \, \text{moles}$ of $H_2$.
Volume of $H_2$ at $STP = \text{moles} \times 22.4 \, L = 0.125 \times 22.4 = 2.8 \, L$.
427
DifficultMCQ
When oxygen is heated in the presence of a catalyst,$15 \%$ of it is converted into ozone. How many grams of oxygen are required to produce $33.6 \, L$ of $O_3$ at $STP$?
A
$240$
B
$160$
C
$480$
D
$640$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation for the conversion of oxygen to ozone is:
$3O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2O_{3(g)}$
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \times 22.4 \, L$ of $O_3$ is produced by $3 \times 32 \, g$ of $O_2$.
To produce $33.6 \, L$ of $O_3$,the mass of $O_2$ required (assuming $100 \%$ conversion) is:
$Mass = \frac{3 \times 32 \times 33.6}{2 \times 22.4} = 72 \, g$
Since only $15 \%$ of $O_2$ is converted to $O_3$,the total mass of $O_2$ required is:
$Total \, mass = \frac{72 \times 100}{15} = 480 \, g$
428
EasyMCQ
At $STP$,the volume of $4.4 \, g$ of an unknown gas is $2.24 \, L$. Which of the following is this gas?
A
$N_2O$
B
$CO$
C
$CO_2$
D
Both $A$ and $C$
429
MediumMCQ
Under the same conditions of temperature and pressure,the ratio of the masses of equal volumes of $O_2$,$O_3$,and $SO_2$ will be respectively .............
A
$2 : 3 : 4$
B
$3 : 2 : 4$
C
$4 : 2 : 1$
D
$1 : 2 : 2$

Solution

(A) According to Avogadro's Law,under the same conditions of temperature and pressure,equal volumes of gases contain an equal number of moles $(n)$.
Mass $(m)$ = Number of moles $(n)$ $\times$ Molar mass $(M)$.
Since $n$ is constant for all three gases,the ratio of their masses is equal to the ratio of their molar masses.
Molar mass of $O_2 = 32 \ g/mol$.
Molar mass of $O_3 = 48 \ g/mol$.
Molar mass of $SO_2 = 64 \ g/mol$.
Ratio of masses = $32 : 48 : 64$.
Dividing by $16$,we get $2 : 3 : 4$.
430
MediumMCQ
At the same temperature and pressure,if the mass of $3 \ L$ of a hydrocarbon is equal to the mass of $3 \ L$ of $CO_2$,what is the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon?
A
$C_3H_8$
B
$C_2H_6$
C
$C_2H_4$
D
$C_3H_6$

Solution

(A) According to Avogadro's Law,at the same temperature and pressure,equal volumes of gases contain an equal number of moles.
Since the volumes are equal ($3 \ L$ each),the number of moles of the hydrocarbon $(n_H)$ and $CO_2$ $(n_{CO_2})$ are equal.
$n_H = n_{CO_2}$
Given that the masses $(w)$ are also equal,the molar mass $(M)$ must be equal:
$\frac{w}{M_H} = \frac{w}{M_{CO_2}}$
$M_H = M_{CO_2}$
The molar mass of $CO_2 = 12 + (2 \times 16) = 44 \ g/mol$.
Therefore,the molar mass of the hydrocarbon is $44 \ g/mol$.
For $C_3H_8$: $M = (3 \times 12) + (8 \times 1) = 36 + 8 = 44 \ g/mol$.
Thus,the hydrocarbon is $C_3H_8$.
431
EasyMCQ
When $1 \ L$ of $CO_2$ gas is heated with graphite,the volume of the resulting gas mixture at $STP$ is $1.5 \ L$. Calculate the number of moles of $CO$ gas produced at $STP$.
A
$1/11.2$
B
$28/22.4$
C
$1/22.4$
D
$14/22.4$

Solution

(C) The chemical reaction is: $CO_2(g) + C(s) \rightarrow 2CO(g)$.
Let the initial volume of $CO_2$ be $1 \ L$.
Let $x \ L$ be the volume of $CO_2$ that reacts.
According to the stoichiometry,$x \ L$ of $CO_2$ produces $2x \ L$ of $CO$.
The remaining volume of $CO_2$ is $(1 - x) \ L$.
The total volume of the gas mixture at $STP$ is $(1 - x) + 2x = 1 + x$.
Given that the total volume is $1.5 \ L$,we have $1 + x = 1.5$,so $x = 0.5 \ L$.
The volume of $CO$ produced is $2x = 2 \times 0.5 = 1 \ L$.
The number of moles of $CO$ at $STP$ is $\frac{\text{Volume}}{22.4} = \frac{1}{22.4}$ moles.
432
MediumMCQ
For the combustion reaction of $1 \, mol$ of a hydrocarbon $C_xH_y$,the coefficients of $O_2$,$CO_2$,and $H_2O$ involved are respectively:
A
$x+y, x, y$
B
$x+y/4, x, y/2$
C
$x+y/4, x, y/2$
D
$(x+y)/2, x, y$

Solution

(B) The general combustion reaction for a hydrocarbon $C_xH_y$ is given by:
$C_xH_y + (x + y/4) O_2 \rightarrow x CO_2 + (y/2) H_2O$
Comparing this with the general form,the coefficients are:
Coefficient of $O_2 = (x + y/4)$
Coefficient of $CO_2 = x$
Coefficient of $H_2O = y/2$
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
433
MediumMCQ
For the combustion reaction of $1 \, mol$ of hydrocarbon $C_xH_{2y}$,the number of moles of $O_2$ required will be............
A
$x + y$
B
$x + y/2$
C
$x + y/4$
D
$x + 2y$

Solution

(B) The general combustion reaction for a hydrocarbon $C_xH_{2y}$ is:
$C_xH_{2y} + mO_2 \rightarrow xCO_2 + yH_2O$
To balance the oxygen atoms on both sides:
Total oxygen atoms on the right side = $(2 \times x) + (1 \times y) = 2x + y$.
Since there are $2m$ oxygen atoms on the left side:
$2m = 2x + y$
$m = x + y/2$
Therefore,the number of moles of $O_2$ required is $x + y/2$.
434
MediumMCQ
For the complete combustion of $1 \, mol$ of a compound with the molecular formula $C_xH_yO_z$,the number of moles of $O_2$ required is:
A
$x + y/4 - z/2$
B
$x + y/2 - z/4$
C
$x + y/4 + z/2$
D
$x + y/2 + z/4$

Solution

(A) The combustion reaction is represented as:
$C_xH_yO_z + mO_2 \longrightarrow xCO_2 + (y/2)H_2O$
To balance the oxygen atoms on both sides:
Total oxygen atoms on the left side = $z + 2m$
Total oxygen atoms on the right side = $2x + y/2$
Equating them:
$z + 2m = 2x + y/2$
$2m = 2x + y/2 - z$
$m = x + y/4 - z/2$
435
MediumMCQ
In the balanced combustion reaction of $1 \, mol$ of $C_xH_{2n-2}$ hydrocarbon,the coefficients of $O_2$,$CO_2$,and $H_2O$ will be respectively ...
A
$x + (n - 1)/2, x, n - 1$
B
$x + (2n - 2), x, n/2$
C
$x + 2n, x, n/4$
D
$x + (n - 1)/4, x, 2n - 2$

Solution

(A) The general combustion reaction for a hydrocarbon $C_xH_y$ is: $C_xH_y + (x + y/4)O_2 \rightarrow xCO_2 + (y/2)H_2O$.
For the hydrocarbon $C_xH_{2n-2}$,we have $y = 2n - 2$.
Substituting $y$ into the coefficients:
Coefficient of $CO_2 = x$.
Coefficient of $H_2O = y/2 = (2n - 2)/2 = n - 1$.
Coefficient of $O_2 = x + y/4 = x + (2n - 2)/4 = x + (n - 1)/2$.
Thus,the coefficients are $x + (n - 1)/2, x, n - 1$.
436
MediumMCQ
How many grams of $60\% \, H_2SO_4$ are required for the complete reaction of $100 \, g \, CaCO_3$?
A
$98$
B
$163.3$
C
$58.8$
D
$196$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $CaCO_3 + H_2SO_4 \longrightarrow CaSO_4 + H_2O + CO_2$
Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 40 + 12 + (3 \times 16) = 100 \, g/mol$.
Molar mass of $H_2SO_4 = (2 \times 1) + 32 + (4 \times 16) = 98 \, g/mol$.
From the stoichiometry,$100 \, g$ of $CaCO_3$ reacts with $98 \, g$ of pure $H_2SO_4$.
Since the $H_2SO_4$ solution is $60\%$,the mass of the solution required is:
$\text{Mass of solution} = \frac{\text{Mass of pure } H_2SO_4}{\text{Percentage}} \times 100 = \frac{98}{60} \times 100 = 163.33 \, g$.
437
MediumMCQ
If the reduction of a sample of $Cu_2O$ yields $1.27 \, g$ of $Cu$,then how many grams of oxygen must be present in it?
A
$16$
B
$8$
C
$1.6$
D
$0.16$

Solution

(D) The chemical formula of the compound is $Cu_2O$.
The molar mass of $Cu$ is $63.5 \, g/mol$ and $O$ is $16 \, g/mol$.
In $Cu_2O$,$2 \times 63.5 = 127 \, g$ of $Cu$ is combined with $16 \, g$ of $O$.
Therefore,$127 \, g$ of $Cu$ corresponds to $16 \, g$ of $O$.
For $1.27 \, g$ of $Cu$,the amount of oxygen is calculated as:
$\text{Mass of } O = \frac{16 \, g \times 1.27 \, g}{127 \, g} = 0.16 \, g$.
438
EasyMCQ
If $1.5 \, mol$ of oxygen reacts with $Al$ to form $Al_2O_3$,calculate the mass of aluminum used in the reaction in grams.
A
$54$
B
$27$
C
$36$
D
$40.5$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $4Al + 3O_2 \longrightarrow 2Al_2O_3$.
From the stoichiometry,$3 \, mol$ of $O_2$ reacts with $4 \, mol$ of $Al$.
Therefore,$1.5 \, mol$ of $O_2$ will react with: $\frac{4}{3} \times 1.5 = 2 \, mol$ of $Al$.
The molar mass of $Al$ is $27 \, g/mol$.
Mass of $Al = 2 \, mol \times 27 \, g/mol = 54 \, g$.
439
EasyMCQ
Based on the reaction $CH_4 + 2O_2 \to CO_2 + 2H_2O$,calculate the number of moles of oxygen required to react with $4.8 \, g$ of methane.
A
$1.2$
B
$0.6$
C
$0.15$
D
$0.3$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $CH_4 + 2O_2 \to CO_2 + 2H_2O$.
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$1 \, mol$ of $CH_4$ $(16 \, g)$ reacts with $2 \, mol$ of $O_2$.
Given mass of $CH_4 = 4.8 \, g$.
Moles of $CH_4 = \frac{4.8 \, g}{16 \, g/mol} = 0.3 \, mol$.
Since $1 \, mol$ of $CH_4$ requires $2 \, mol$ of $O_2$,then $0.3 \, mol$ of $CH_4$ requires: $0.3 \times 2 = 0.6 \, mol$ of $O_2$.
440
EasyMCQ
Sulfur trioxide is prepared by the following reactions:
$S_{8(s)} + 8O_{2(g)} \to 8SO_{2(g)}$
$2SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2SO_{3(g)}$
How many grams of $SO_3$ are obtained from $1 \ mol$ of $S_8$?
A
$1280$
B
$640$
C
$960$
D
$320$

Solution

(B) From the first reaction: $1 \ mol$ of $S_8$ produces $8 \ mol$ of $SO_2$.
From the second reaction: $2 \ mol$ of $SO_2$ produces $2 \ mol$ of $SO_3$.
Therefore,$8 \ mol$ of $SO_2$ will produce $8 \ mol$ of $SO_3$.
The molar mass of $SO_3 = 32 + (3 \times 16) = 80 \ g/mol$.
Mass of $SO_3 = 8 \ mol \times 80 \ g/mol = 640 \ g$.
441
MediumMCQ
When $500 \, mL$ of a gaseous hydrocarbon is burned with sufficient $O_2$,it produces $2.5 \, L$ of $CO_2$ and $3.0 \, L$ of water vapor. What is the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon?
A
$C_4H_8$
B
$C_4H_{10}$
C
$C_5H_{10}$
D
$C_5H_{12}$

Solution

(D) For gases,the ratio of volumes is equal to the ratio of moles.
Let the hydrocarbon be $C_xH_y$.
The combustion reaction is: $C_xH_y + (x + \frac{y}{4}) O_2 \longrightarrow x CO_2 + \frac{y}{2} H_2O(g)$.
Given volumes: $0.5 \, L$ of $C_xH_y$ produces $2.5 \, L$ of $CO_2$ and $3.0 \, L$ of $H_2O$.
Dividing by $0.5 \, L$: $1 \, mol$ of $C_xH_y$ produces $5 \, mol$ of $CO_2$ and $6 \, mol$ of $H_2O$.
Comparing coefficients: $x = 5$ and $\frac{y}{2} = 6 \implies y = 12$.
Therefore,the molecular formula is $C_5H_{12}$.
442
MediumMCQ
The number of millimoles and milliequivalents of $Ba(OH)_2$ in $0.2 \, L$ of $0.2 \, M \, Ba(OH)_2$ solution are respectively:
A
$40, 40$
B
$40, 80$
C
$20, 40$
D
$80, 40$

Solution

(B) Given: Volume $(V) = 0.2 \, L = 200 \, mL$,Molarity $(M) = 0.2 \, M$.
Number of millimoles $= Molarity \times Volume \text{ (in } mL) = 0.2 \times 200 = 40 \, \text{mmol}$.
$Ba(OH)_2$ is a diacidic base,so its n-factor $= 2$.
Number of milliequivalents $= \text{millimoles} \times n\text{-factor} = 40 \times 2 = 80 \, \text{meq}$.
Thus,the values are $40$ and $80$ respectively.
443
MediumMCQ
What volume in $mL$ of $96\% \, w/w \, H_2SO_4$ is required to prepare $2 \, L$ of $3 \, M \, H_2SO_4$ solution? (Density of $H_2SO_4$ solution $= 1.83 \, g/mL$)
A
$33.47$
B
$3.347$
C
$333.33$
D
$343.7$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Calculate the molarity $(M_1)$ of the concentrated $H_2SO_4$ solution.
$M_1 = \frac{\% \, w/w \times d \times 10}{M_m} = \frac{96 \times 1.83 \times 10}{98} \approx 17.92 \, M \approx 18 \, M$.
Step $2$: Use the dilution formula $M_1V_1 = M_2V_2$.
Given: $M_2 = 3 \, M$,$V_2 = 2 \, L = 2000 \, mL$.
$V_1 = \frac{M_2 \times V_2}{M_1} = \frac{3 \times 2000}{18} = 333.33 \, mL$.
444
EasyMCQ
How many milliliters of water must be added to $10 \, mL$ of $10 \, N \, HNO_3$ to convert it into $0.1 \, N \, HNO_3$?
A
$10$
B
$1000$
C
$990$
D
$1010$

Solution

(C) Using the dilution formula: $N_1 V_1 = N_2 V_2$
Given: $N_1 = 10 \, N$,$V_1 = 10 \, mL$,$N_2 = 0.1 \, N$
Calculating the final volume $V_2$:
$V_2 = \frac{N_1 V_1}{N_2} = \frac{10 \times 10}{0.1} = 1000 \, mL$
Volume of water to be added = $V_2 - V_1 = 1000 \, mL - 10 \, mL = 990 \, mL$
445
DifficultMCQ
If the density of liquid $HCl$ is $1.17 \, g \, cm^{-3}$,then its molarity will be ...............
A
$36.5$
B
$18.25$
C
$42.0$
D
$32.05$

Solution

(D) Density of $HCl = 1.17 \, g \, cm^{-3}$.
Mass of $1 \, L$ (or $1000 \, mL$) of $HCl = 1.17 \, g \, mL^{-1} \times 1000 \, mL = 1170 \, g$.
Molar mass of $HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{Mass of solute in } g}{\text{Molar mass} \times \text{Volume of solution in } L}$.
$M = \frac{1170 \, g}{36.5 \, g \, mol^{-1} \times 1 \, L} = 32.05 \, M$.
446
MediumMCQ
$A$ $250 \, mL$ solution of $Na_2CO_3$ contains $2.65 \, g$ of $Na_2CO_3$. If $10 \, mL$ of this solution is taken and diluted with distilled water up to $0.1 \, L$,what will be the molarity of the resulting solution (in $, M$)?
A
$0.1$
B
$0.001$
C
$0.01$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The molar mass of $Na_2CO_3$ is $106 \, g/mol$.
The molarity $(M_1)$ of the original solution is calculated as:
$M_1 = \frac{1000 \times \text{mass}}{M_m \times V(mL)} = \frac{1000 \times 2.65}{106 \times 250} = \frac{2650}{26500} = 0.1 \, M$.
Using the dilution formula $M_1 V_1 = M_2 V_2$:
Given $M_1 = 0.1 \, M$,$V_1 = 10 \, mL$,and $V_2 = 0.1 \, L = 100 \, mL$.
$M_2 = \frac{M_1 V_1}{V_2} = \frac{0.1 \times 10}{100} = 0.01 \, M$.
447
EasyMCQ
$A$ $250 \, mL$ solution of sodium carbonate contains $5.3 \, g$ of $Na_2CO_3$. If $10 \, mL$ of this solution is taken and diluted with distilled water to $0.1 \, L$,what will be the concentration of the resulting solution?
A
$0.01 \, M$
B
$0.02 \, m$
C
$0.002 \, M$
D
$0.02 \, M$

Solution

(D) The molar mass of $Na_2CO_3$ is $106 \, g/mol$.
The molarity of the initial solution is calculated as: $M_1 = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass} \times \text{volume in L}} = \frac{5.3}{106 \times 0.250} = 0.2 \, M$.
Using the dilution formula $M_1 V_1 = M_2 V_2$:
$0.2 \, M \times 10 \, mL = M_2 \times 100 \, mL$.
$M_2 = \frac{0.2 \times 10}{100} = 0.02 \, M$.
448
MediumMCQ
If a $100 \ mL$ solution contains $X \ g$ of $Na_2CO_3$ and its concentration is $Y \ M$,then $X$ and $Y$ are respectively ...............
A
$2.12, 0.05$
B
$1.06, 0.2$
C
$1.06, 0.1$
D
$2.12, 0.1$

Solution

(C) The molar mass of $Na_2CO_3$ is $M_m = (2 \times 23) + 12 + (3 \times 16) = 106 \ g/mol$.
The formula for Molarity $(Y)$ is $Y = \frac{X \times 1000}{M_m \times V(mL)}$.
Substituting the values: $Y = \frac{X \times 1000}{106 \times 100} = \frac{X}{10.6}$.
Checking option $(c)$: If $X = 1.06 \ g$,then $Y = \frac{1.06}{10.6} = 0.1 \ M$.
Thus,the correct values are $X = 1.06$ and $Y = 0.1$.
449
MediumMCQ
When equal volumes of $0.1 \, M \, AgNO_3$ and $0.2 \, M \, NaCl$ are mixed,the concentration of $NO_3^-$ in the resulting mixture will be .......... $M$.
A
$0.1$
B
$0.05$
C
$0.2$
D
$0.15$

Solution

(B) The $NO_3^-$ ions are provided only by the $AgNO_3$ solution.
Since equal volumes of both solutions are mixed,the total volume becomes double the initial volume of each solution.
Let the volume of each solution be $V$. The total volume of the mixture is $2V$.
The number of moles of $NO_3^-$ is equal to the number of moles of $AgNO_3$,which is $0.1 \times V$.
The concentration of $NO_3^-$ in the mixture is given by:
$[NO_3^-] = \frac{\text{moles of } NO_3^-}{\text{total volume}} = \frac{0.1 \times V}{2V} = 0.05 \, M$.
450
EasyMCQ
How many grams of $HCl$ are required to prepare $1500 \, mL$ of $0.1 \, N \, HCl$ aqueous solution?
A
$5.475$
B
$54.75$
C
$4.575$
D
$0.5475$

Solution

(A) The normality formula is given by $N = \frac{W \times 1000}{E_q \times V(mL)}$.
For $HCl$,the equivalent weight $E_q$ is equal to the molar mass,which is $36.5 \, g/mol$.
Given: $N = 0.1 \, N$,$V = 1500 \, mL$,$E_q = 36.5 \, g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $0.1 = \frac{W \times 1000}{36.5 \times 1500}$.
$W = \frac{0.1 \times 36.5 \times 1500}{1000}$.
$W = 0.1 \times 36.5 \times 1.5$.
$W = 5.475 \, g$.

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