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Lead is formed from its ore by the following reactions: 2PbS(s)+3O2(g)2PbO(s)+2SO2(g) (Yield = 40 %)
PbO(s)+C(s)Pb(s)+CO(g) (Yield = 80 %)
If 550 kg of PbS was initially taken, find the amount of Pb in kg formed.
(Molar mass of Pb=207 g/mol)

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147.75 kg
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288.63 kg
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152.42 kg
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108.23 kg
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Solution

The correct option is C 152.42 kg
2PbS(s)+3O22PbO+2SO2 (i)
PbO+CPb+CO (ii)
Mol of PbS=550239×1000=2.301×1000=2301 moles
As per the stoichiometry of the reaction,
2 mol of PbS produces 2 moles of PbO
2301 mol of PbS will form 2301 mol of PbO
Yield of the reaction is given as 40 %
Actual amount of PbO formed =2301×0.40=920.4 moles
In reaction (ii),
1 mol of PbO produces 1 mol of Pb
920.4 mol will form 920.4 mol of Pb
Yield of the reaction is given as 80 %
Actual amount of Pb formed =920.4×0.8=736.32 moles
Amount of Pb formed =736.32×207=152.42 kg

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