What volume of water must be added to 50mL of a 0.5MH2SO4 to give a solution having a concentration of 0.1MH2SO4?
A
200mL
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B
250mL
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C
105mL
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D
550mL
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Solution
The correct option is A200mL Let’s assume the volume after dilution to be VmL and the concentration becomes 0.1M. M1V1=M2V2 ⇒(0.1×V)=(0.5×50)
On solving, V=250mL
So, the volume of water to be added =(250−50)mL=200mL