Analytical Chemistry Question 259

Question: 0.75 g platinic chloride of a mono- acidic base on ignition gives 0.245 g platinum. The molecular weight of the base is

Options:

A) 75.0

B) 93.5

C) 100

D) 80.0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Apply the formula M.wt $ =\frac{Acidity}{2}( \frac{wtofPtsalt\times 195}{wtofPt}-410 ) $
$ \therefore M.wt=\frac{1}{2}( \frac{0.75\times 195}{0.245}-410 )=93.5 $