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1 L solution of Na2CO3 and NaOH was made in H2O. 100 mL of this solution required 20 mL of 0.4 M HCl in the presence of phenolphthalein. However, another 100 mL sample of the same solution required 25 mL of the same acid in the presence of methyl orange as indicator. What is the molar ratio of Na2CO3 and NaOH in the original mixture?

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3:2
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3:1
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1:3
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1:1
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Solution

The correct option is C 1:3
Let, a and b meq. of Na2CO3 and NaOH are present in the mixture respectively.
When phenolphthalein is used as indicator:
a2 meq. of Na2CO3+b meq. of NaOH= meq. of HCl

a2+b=20×0.4×1=8 .......(i)

When methyl orange is used as indicator:
a meq. of Na2CO3+b meq. of NaOH= meq. of HCl
a+b=25×0.4×1=10 ....(ii)
Solving for a and b from equation (i) and (ii), we get
a=4 meq. =42mmol =2 mmol

b=6 meq. =61 mmol =6 mmol

Ratio of Na2CO3:NaOH=2:6=1:3
So, the value of x+y is 3+1=4.

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