In Carius method, of estimation of halogens, 250mg of an organic compound gave 141mg of AgBr. The percentage of bromine in the compound is:(Atomic mass Ag=108;Br=80)
A
24
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B
36
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C
48
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D
60
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Solution
The correct option is A24 The molar mass of AgBr is 108+80=188g/mol Hence, 141 mg of AgBr will contain 141mg×80g188g=60mg of bromine. Hence, the percentage of bromine in the compound is 60mg250mg×100=24%.