Analytical Chemistry Question 246

Question: 1 gm of hydrogen is found to combine with 80 gms of bromine. 1 gm of calcium (valency 2) combines with 4 gms of bromine. The equivalent weight of calcium is

[NCERT 1982]

Options:

A) 10

B) 20

C) 40

D) 80

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \because $ 4 gms of Br2 combines with 1 gm of Ca \ 80 gms of Br combines with $ \frac{1}{4}\times 80=20 $ Therefore, equivalent wt of Ca = 20