Question

Equivalent weight of a metal, $x$ g of which reacts with 1 equivalent of an acid is:

• A. $1$
• B. $x/2$
• C. $2x$
• D. $x$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $x$

Let equivalent weight of metal be $W$

Equivalent of metal $=\frac{x}{W}$

Equivalent of metal $=$ Equivalent of Acid

$⟹\frac{x}{W}=1$

$⟹W=x$