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Consider the reaction:
2ZnS+3O22ZnO+2SO2
This reaction has an 80.0 yield.
What mass of ZnO is produced when 50.0 g ZnS is heated in an open vessel untill no further weight loss is observed?

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33.4 g
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40.4 g
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43.4 g
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3240 g
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Solution

The correct option is C 33.4 g
Molar mass of ZnS=97.5 g
No. of moles of ZnO=5097.5=0.5128 moles
2 moles of ZnS produce 2 moles of ZnO.
So, 0.5128 moles produce 0.5128 moles of ZnO.
So, mass of ZnO=(0.5128)×81=41 g
As percentage yield =80%
Mass of ZnO=80100×41=33.4 g

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