The molecular formula of a commercial resin used for exchanging ions in water softening is C8H7SO−3Na+(Molecularweight=206). The maximum uptake of Ca2+ ions by the resin when expressed in mole per gram resin was found to be 1x. Find the value of x.
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Solution
2 mole of water softner is required for1 mole of Ca2+ ion
So, 1 mole of water softner is required 12 mole of Ca2+ ion
Thus, 12×206=1412mol/g will be maximum uptake.
Hence, x=412