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For the reaction represented by the equation,


CX4+2O2CO2+2X2O

9.0 g of CX4 completely reacts with 1.74 g of oxygen. The approximate molar mass of X will be:

A
20
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40
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C
60
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D
80
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Solution

The correct option is D 80
CX4+2O2CO2+2X2O
1 mol 2mol

9.0 g 1.74 g

1.74gO2 reacts with CX4=9.0g

64gO2 will react with CX4=9.0×641.74=331

Molecular mass of CX4=331

Or
331=12+4X

X=331124=79.880

Hence, option D is correct.

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