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A certain sample of cuprous sulphide is found to have composition Cu1.8S, because of incorporation of Cu2+ ions in the lattice. What is the mole % of Cu2+ in total copper content in this crystal?

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99.8%
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11.11%
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88.88%
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C 11.11%
Let us consider the problem:
Two Cu+ replaced 1 Cu2+ in Cu2S sample.
Total loss of Cu=0.2mole
Since of Cu2+ in total copper content =0.21.8×100=11.11%

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