JEE Main · 2023 · 12 Apr 2023 · Shift 1 · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

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A metal chloride contains 55.0% of chlorine by weight. 100 mL vapours of the metal chloride at STP weigh 0.57 g. The molecular formula of the metal chloride is
(Given: Atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5 u)
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)MCl

Answer: (A)

Solution

First, calculate the molecular weight of the metal chloride using the ideal gas equation. At STP, 22.7 L (22700 mL) of gas weighs the molar mass.

Molecular weight = g/mol

Weight of chlorine in the compound = g

Moles of Cl =

Therefore, the molecular formula is .

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