If 1 gm of HCl and 1 gm of MnO2 are heated together, the maximum weight of Cl2 gas evolved will be:
A
2 gm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
0.975 gm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
0.486 gm
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
0.972 gm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D 0.486 gm MnO2+4HCl→Cl2+MnCl2+2H2O
As HCl is present in limited amount, it will be limiting reagent and the amount of chlorine gas produced will be calculated according to the amount of HCl present.