Analytical Chemistry Question 243

Question: Molecular weight of a tribasic acid is W, its equivalent weight is

[CPMT 1974, 79]

Options:

A) $ 2W $

B) $ {W}/{3}; $

C) $ 3W $

D) $ W-3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ Eq\text{. wt }=\frac{\text{Molecular Wt}\text{.}}{basicity}\ =\ \frac{W}{3} $