Analytical Chemistry Question 244

Question: Approximate atomic weight of an element is 26.89. If its equivalent weight is 8.9, the exact atomic weight of element would be

[DPMT 1984]

Options:

A) 26.89

B) 8.9

C) 17.8

D) 26.7

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ Valency=\frac{26.89}{8.9}=3 $ at. mass = $ Eq\text{.wt}\times valency=8.9\times 3=26.7 $