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Quantitative analysis of an organic compound (X) shows following % composition. C:14.5% Cl:64.46% H:1.8% The empirical formula mass of the compound (X) is x × 10⁻¹. The value of x is: (Given molar mass in g mol⁻¹ of C: 12, H: 1, O: 16, Cl: 35.5)

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 1655 to 1655 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Step 1: Determine Oxygen Percentage

The total percentage must equal 100%. The remaining composition corresponds to Oxygen:

%O = 100 - (14.5 + 64.46 + 1.8) = 100 - 80.76 = 19.24%
Step 2: Calculate Molar Ratios

Divide each mass percentage by its respective atomic weight:

  • C: (14.5)/(12) = 1.208
  • Cl: (64.46)/(35.5) = 1.815
  • H: (1.8)/(1) = 1.800
  • O: (19.24)/(16) = 1.202
Step 3: Find Simple Integer Ratio

Divide by the lowest ratio value (1.202):

  • C: (1.208)/(1.202) ≈ 1 arrow × 2 = 2
  • Cl: (1.815)/(1.202) ≈ 1.5 arrow × 2 = 3
  • H: (1.800)/(1.202) ≈ 1.5 arrow × 2 = 3
  • O: (1.202)/(1.202) = 1 arrow × 2 = 2
  • Thus, the empirical formula is C₂H₃Cl₃O₂.

Step 4: Compute Mass

Empirical formula mass calculation:

Mass = (2 × 12) + (3 × 1) + (3 × 35.5) + (2 × 16) Mass = 24 + 3 + 106.5 + 32 = 165.5 g mol⁻¹

Expressing in the requested format:

165.5 = 1655 × 10⁻¹ ⇒ x = 1655
Pattern Recognition

Sees: Multi-element empirical calculation. Trap: Forgetting to compute Oxygen by missing that the percentages do not sum to 100% initial value.

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Q jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Volumetric Titration and Molarity
If 50 mL of 0.5 M oxalic acid is required to neutralise 25 mL of NaOH solution, the amount of NaOH in 50 mL of given NaOH solution is ________ g.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

Related Formula
Equivalents of Acid = Equivalents of Base N₁ V₁ = N₂ V₂ (M₁ × n₁) × V₁ = (M₂ × n₂) × V₂
Core Logic

For oxalic acid (H₂C₂O₄), the valence factor (n-factor) is 2. For NaOH, the n-factor is 1. Substituting the values into the normality equivalence expression:

50 × 0.5 × 2 = 25 × MNaOH × 1 50 = 25 × MNaOH MNaOH = 2 M
Step 1: Mass Isolation

To find the mass of NaOH present in 50 mL of this solution:

Mass = Molarity × Volume (in L) × Molar Mass Mass = 2 × ((50)/(1000)) × 40 = 2 × 0.05 × 40 = 4 g
Pattern Recognition

Remember to use the correct n-factor (2) for dibasic oxalic acid during equivalence matching to avoid calculation errors.

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Q83 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Stoichiometry
Mass of methane required to produce 22 g of CO₂ after complete combustion is g. (Given Molar mass in g mol⁻¹: C=12.0, H=1.0, O=16.0)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

Related Formula

Balanced combustion chemical equation:

CH₄ + 2O₂ arrow CO₂ + 2H₂O Moles = MassMolar Mass
Step 1: Determine moles of product generated
Molar Mass of CO₂ = 12 + (2 × 16) = 44 g mol⁻¹ Moles of CO₂ produced = (22)/(44) = 0.5 moles
Step 2: Relate to input mass via stoichiometry metrics

From the balanced equation, 1 mole of CH₄ produces 1 mole of CO₂.

Required Moles of CH₄ = 0.5 moles Molar Mass of CH₄ = 12 + (4 × 1) = 16 g mol⁻¹ Mass of CH₄ = 0.5 × 16 = 8 g
Pattern Recognition

22 g of CO₂ is exactly half a mole. By stoichiometry ratios, half a mole of methane is needed, which translates to 8 g.

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Q88 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Mole Concept
0.05 cm thick coating of silver is deposited on a plate of 0.05 m² area. The number of silver atoms deposited on plate are ________ × 10²³. (At mass Ag=108, d=7.9 g cm⁻³)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 11 to 11

Solution

Related Formula
Volume = Area × Thickness Mass = Density × Volume Moles = MassMolar Mass Number of Atoms = Moles × NA
Step 1: Calculate Volume of Coating

Area = 0.05 m² = 0.05 × 10⁴ cm² = 500 cm² Thickness = 0.05 cm Volume = 500 cm² × 0.05 cm = 25 cm³

Step 2: Calculate Mass and Moles

Mass = Volume × Density = 25 cm³ × 7.9 g/cm³ = 197.5 g Moles of Ag = (197.5)/(108) = 1.8287 moles

Step 3: Calculate Number of Atoms
Number of Atoms = 1.8287 × 6.022 × 10²³ = 11.01 × 10²³

Rounding to nearest integer, we get 11.

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Q62 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Stoichiometry and Calculations
A sample of CaCO₃ and MgCO₃ weighed 2.21 g is ignited to constant weight of 1.152 g. The composition of mixture is: (Given molar mass in g mol⁻¹ CaCO₃:100, MgCO₃:84)
  • A. 1.187~g~CaCO₃ + 1.023~g~MgCO₃
  • B. 1.023~g~CaCO₃ + 1.023~g~MgCO₃
  • C. 1.187~g~CaCO₃ + 1.187~g~MgCO₃
  • D. 1.023~g~CaCO₃ + 1.187~g~MgCO₃

Solution

Related Formula
CaCO₃(s) Δ CaO(s) + CO₂(g) MgCO₃(s) Δ MgO(s) + CO₂(g)
Core Logic

Let the weight of CaCO₃ be x g. Then, the weight of MgCO₃ = (2.21 - x) g.

Moles of CaCO₃ decomposed = Moles of CaO formed. (x)/(100) = Moles of CaO formed Weight of CaO formed = (x)/(100) × 56

Moles of MgCO₃ decomposed = Moles of MgO formed. ((2.21 - x))/(84) = Moles of MgO formed Weight of MgO formed = (2.21 - x)/(84) × 40

Step 1: Setting up the Equation

The total weight of the residue (CaO + MgO) is given as 1.152 g.

(2.21 - x)/(84) × 40 + (x)/(100) × 56 = 1.152
Step 2: Solving for x
(88.4 - 40x)/(84) + 0.56x = 1.152 1.0523 - 0.4761x + 0.56x = 1.152 0.0839x = 0.0997 x = 1.188 g

So, weight of CaCO₃ ≈ 1.187 g (accounting for rounding) Weight of MgCO₃ = 2.21 - 1.188 = 1.022 g ≈ 1.023 g.

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Q83 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Stoichiometry
Number of moles of methane required to produce 22g CO2(g) after combustion is x × 10⁻² moles. The value of x is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 50 to 50

Solution

Step 1: Stoichiometric Equation
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) arrow CO2(g) + 2H₂O(l)

1 mole of CH₄ produces 1 mole of CO₂.

Step 2: Moles Calculation

Molar mass of CO₂ = 12 + 2(16) = 44 g/mol

nCO₂ = MassMolar mass = (22)/(44) = 0.5 moles

Since 1 mole of CH₄ produces 1 mole of CO₂, the moles of CH₄ required is 0.5 moles.

Step 3: Finding x
0.5 moles = 50 × 10⁻² moles

x = 50

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