0.284 g of an organic substance gave 0.287 g of silver chloride in a Carius estimation of halogen. Find out the percentage of chlorine in the compound. (Ag=108,Cl=35.5)
A
35%
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B
25%
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C
30%
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D
20%
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Solution
The correct option is B25% According to Carius determination method,
% of Cl=35.5108+35+5×MassofAgClMassoforganiccompound×100