Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 165

Question: 74.5 g of a metallic chloride contain 35.5 g of chlorine. The equivalent weight of the metal is [CPMT 1986]

Options:

A) 19.5

B) 35.5

C) 39.0

D) 78.0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

wt. of metallic chloride $ =74.5 $

wt. of chlorine = 35.5
$ \therefore $ wt. of metal $ =74.5-35.5=39 $

Equivalent weight of metal $ =\frac{\text{weight of metal}}{\text{weight of chlorine}}\times 35.5 $

$ =\frac{39}{35.5}\times 35.5=39 $



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