In an estimation of sulphur by Carius method 0.2175 g of the substance gave 0.5825 g of barium sulphate. Calculate then percentage of sulphur in the compound.
Total mass of organic compound = 0.2175g [Given]
Mass of barium sulphate formed = 0.5825g [Given]
1 mol of BaSO4 = 233g = 32g of sulphur
Thus, 0.5825g of BaSO4 contains sulphur = 0.5825×32233g==0.08g
Therefore, percentage of sulphur =0.080.2175×100=36.78