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MnO2+4HCl2H2O+MnCl2+Cl2
The reaction of MnO2 and HCl produces 2.24 L of Cl2 gas. What mass of MnO2 was used up by the reaction? (At. mass of Mn=55 g/mol)

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7.19g
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8.7g
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2.24g
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18.69
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Solution

The correct option is D 8.7g
MnO2 + 4HClMnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O

1 mole of MnO2 produces 22.4 Litres of Cl2 in the reaction at STP.

1 mole MnO2 22.4 L Cl2

The molar mass of MnO2=55+2×16=87 g

1 mole of MnO2=87g

2.24 L Cl2 =(2.24)(87)22.4=8.7g of MnO2


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