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In Carius method for estimation of halogens, 180 mg of an organic compound produced 143.5 mg of AgCl . The percentage composition of chlorine in the compound is %. (Given : molar mass in of )
Numerical answer
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Correct answer: 20
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Principle of Carius method
In this method, chlorine present in the organic compound is converted into . -
Mass relation in
Molar mass of :So, in g of , mass of chlorine g.
Therefore, in mg of , mass of chlorine is:
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Percentage of chlorine in the compound
Mass of organic compound mg.Mass of chlorine in it mg.
Hence,
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Integer answer
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Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer is , which matches the computed integer value.
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