Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 152

Question: Chlorophyll, the green colouring matter of plants responsible for photosynthesis, contains 2.68% of magnesium by mass. Calculate the number of magnesium atoms in 2.00g of chlorophyll.

Options:

A) 1.345×1021

B) 1.345×1020

C) 13.45×1021

D) 1.345×1023

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] 100 g chlorophyll contains 2.68 g Mg=2.6824 mole Mg

2g chlorophyll contains 2.68×224×100 mol Mg=2.2×103 mole Mg No. of Mg atoms =2.2×103×6.023×1023

=1.345×1021 atoms of Mg .



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