Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 181

Question: 1.520 g of the hydroxide of a metal on ignition gave 0.995 gm of oxide. The equivalent weight of metal is [DPMT 1984]

Options:

A) 1.520

B) 0.995

C) 19.00

D) 9.00

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

wt. of metal hydroxide wt. of metal oxide=EM+EOHEM+EO =1.5200.995=x+17x+8 =1.520x+1.520×8 =0.995x+0.995×17

1.520x+12.160=0.995x+16.915

or 0.525x=4.755

x=4.7550.525=9 .



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