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Concentrated nitric acid is labelled as 75% by mass. The volume in mL of the solution which contains 30 g of nitric acid is Given: Density of nitric acid solution is 1.25 g/mL

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Mass percentage definition:

% w/w = Mass of soluteMass of solution × 100

Density conversion equation:

Volume of solution = Mass of solutionDensity of solution
Core Logic

A value of 75% w/w HNO₃ implies that 75 g of pure HNO₃ is present in 100 g of solution.

We need to find the volume that provides exactly 30 g of pure acid solute.

Step 1: Calculate Solution Mass and Volume

Mass of solution needed for 30 g solute:

Mass = (100)/(75) × 30 = 40 g

Converting mass to volume using solution density (1.25 g/mL):

Volume = 40 g1.25 g/mL = 32 mL
Pattern Recognition

Break concentration steps down clearly: Mass of solute arrow Mass of solution arrow Volume of solution. Combining operations: Volume = Mass solute% × 100density = (30)/(75) × (100)/(1.25) = 0.4 × 80 = 32.

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Q jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Mole Concept - Number of Atoms
Among 10⁻⁹ g (each) of the following elements, which one will have the highest number of atoms ? Element: Pb, Po, Pr and Pt
  • A. Po
  • B. Pr
  • C. Pb
  • D. Pt

Solution

Related Formula

The number of atoms in a given mass of an element is calculated using:

Number of atoms = Mass (g)Molar Mass (g/mol) × NA
Core Logic

Since the mass (10⁻⁹ g) is identical for all samples, the number of atoms is inversely proportional to the molar mass of the element:

Number of atoms ∝ 1Molar Mass
Step 1: Molar Mass Values Comparison

Let us check the molar masses of the listed elements:

  • Molar Mass of Po ≈ 209 g/mol
  • Molar Mass of Pr ≈ 141 g/mol
  • Molar Mass of Pb ≈ 207 g/mol
  • Molar Mass of Pt ≈ 195 g/mol
Step 2: Conclusion

Praseodymium (Pr) has the least molar mass (141 g/mol), meaning it will yield the maximum total number of atoms for the specified mass sample.

Pattern Recognition

Shortcut: Equal mass given arrow Lighter atoms mean more atoms per gram. Find the element with the lowest atomic mass value from the choices.

Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer

Option (B)

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Q47 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Stoichiometry
The amount of calcium oxide produced on heating 150~kg limestone (75% pure) is _________________ kg. (Nearest integer) Given : Molar mass (in g mol⁻¹ ) of Ca-40, O-16, C-12
Numerical Answer. Answer: 62.5 to 63.5

Solution

Related Formula
CaCO₃ Δ CaO + CO₂ Pure mass = Total mass × Purity %100
Core Logic
  • Find the pure mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) present:
Mass of CaCO₃ = 150 × (75)/(100) = 112.5 ~kg = 112500 ~g
  • Convert this mass into moles (Molar mass of CaCO₃ = 40+12+48 = 100 ~g· mol⁻¹):
moles of CaCO₃ = (112500)/(100) = 1125 moles
  • From the stoichiometry of the reaction, 1 mole of CaCO₃ yields 1 mole of CaO:
moles of CaO = 1125 moles Mass of CaO = 1125 × 56 ~g = 63000 ~g = 63 ~kg
Pattern Recognition

Always multiply by the purity fraction first before entering regular stoichiometric conversion chains. Since the formula weight of limestone is exactly 100, tracking percentages directly mirrors mole factors seamlessly.

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Q48 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Concentration Terms
Fortification of food with iron is done using FeSO₄· 7H₂O. The mass in grams of the FeSO₄· 7H₂O required to achieve 12~ppm of iron in 150~kg of wheat is _______. (Nearest integer) [Given: Molar mass of Fe, S and O respectively are 56, 32 and 16 ~g~mol⁻¹]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 9 to 9

Solution

Related Formula
ppm = Mass of solute (g)Total mass of solution/mixture (g) × 10⁶
Core Logic

Let the required mass of pure iron be w~g. The total mass of the wheat mixture is 150~kg = 150 × 10³~g. Applying the parts-per-million concentration condition:

12 = (w)/(150 × 10³) × 10⁶ 12 = w × 6.666 w = (12 × 150 × 10³)/(10⁶) = 1.8~g of Iron

Now, determine the molar mass of the complete green vitriol salt crystal template, FeSO₄ · 7H₂O:

M = 56 + 32 + (4 × 16) + (7 × 18) = 56 + 32 + 64 + 126 = 278 ~g~mol⁻¹

Set up a stoichiometric mass balance proportion to find the total salt mass w₁:

Moles of Fe = (1.8)/(56) = (w₁)/(278) w₁ = (1.8 × 278)/(56) = (500.4)/(56) ≈ 8.935~g

Rounding off to the nearest integer value gives 9.

Pattern Recognition

Always convert concentration metrics back to absolute molar mass equivalence values before distributing across full hydrated molecular templates.

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Q48 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Stoichiometry and Limiting Reagent
Butane reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water following the equation given below: [cite: 461, 463] C₄H10(g) + (13)/(2)O₂(g) arrow 4CO₂(g) + 5H₂O(l) If 174.0 kg of butane is mixed with 320.0 kg of O₂, the volume of water formed in litres is . (Nearest integer) [cite: 465, 466] [Given: (a) Molar mass of C, H, O are 12, 1, 16 g mol⁻¹ respectively, (b) Density of water = 1 g mL⁻¹] [cite: 467, 468]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 137.5 to 138.5

Solution

Related Formula
Moles (n) = Mass in gramsMolar Mass Volume of water (V) = Mass of waterDensity of water
Core Logic

First, calculate initial molar quantities for both reactants:

  • Molar mass of C₄H₁₀ = 4(12) + 10(1) = 58 g/mol
  • Initial Moles of butane = 174.0 × 10³ g58 g/mol = 3000 mol = 3 × 10³ mol
  • Molar mass of O₂ = 32 g/mol
  • Initial Moles of oxygen = 320.0 × 10³ g32 g/mol = 10000 mol = 10 × 10³ mol
Step 1: Identify Limiting Reagent

Let's test the stoichiometric requirements via calculation ratios:

  • Ratio for C₄H₁₀ = (3000)/(1) = 3000
  • Ratio for O₂ = (10000)/(13/2) = 1538.46
  • Since the ratio for O₂ is lower, oxygen behaves as the limiting reagent and commands the output steps.

Step 2: Compute Water Yield

Using stoichiometric proportions defined by the balanced reaction field:

Moles of H2O = 5 × Moles of O213/2 = 5 × (2)/(13) × 10000 = (100000)/(13) mol

Convert moles to mass (MH2O = 18 g/mol):

Mass of water = (100000)/(13) × 18 = 138461.5 g ≈ 138.46 kg

Since density = 1 g/mL = 1 kg/L, the net volume is exactly:

Vwater = 138.46 Litres ≈ 138 Litres
Pattern Recognition

Limiting reagent shortcut: Always check ratios (moles / stoichiometric coefficient) right away. Do not spend time calculating theoretical products based on butane before establishing whether oxygen runs out first.

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Q36 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Empirical and Molecular Formulae
The elemental composition of a compound is 54.2% C, 9.2% H and 36.6% O. If the molar mass of the compound is 132 g mol⁻¹, the molecular formula of the compound is: [Given : The relative atomic mass of C : H : O = 12 : 1 : 16]
  • A. C₄H₉O₃
  • B. C₆H₁₂O₆
  • C. C₆H₁₂O₃
  • D. C₄H₈O₂

Solution

Core Logic

Let's find the empirical formula by calculating the relative molar ratios of each element:

  • Carbon (C):
Moles = (54.2)/(12) = 4.516
  • Hydrogen (H):
Moles = (9.2)/(1) = 9.200
  • Oxygen (O):
Moles = (36.6)/(16) = 2.287

Next, divide each value by the smallest number of moles (2.287) to get the simplest whole-number ratio:

  • C: (4.516)/(2.287) ≈ 1.97 ≈ 2
  • H: (9.200)/(2.287) ≈ 4.02 ≈ 4
  • O: (2.287)/(2.287) = 1
  • Thus, the Empirical Formula is C₂H₄O.

Step 2: Molecular Formula Determination
  • Calculate the empirical formula mass:
Empirical Mass = (2 · 12) + (4 · 1) + 16 = 24 + 4 + 16 = 44 g/mol
  • Find the multiplier (n):
n = Molar MassEmpirical Mass = (132)/(44) = 3
  • Determine the molecular formula:
Molecular Formula = (C₂H₄O)₃ = C₆H₁₂O₃

This matches Option (3).

Pattern Recognition

Always determine the empirical formula ratio first. Then, compare the empirical mass with the given molar mass to find the whole-number multiplier (n). Multiplication gives the definitive molecular formula.

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