Analytical Chemistry Question 90

Question: In 1gram of a metal oxide, metal precipitated is 0.68gram. what is the equivalent weight of metal

[JIPMER 2002]

Options:

A) 17

B) 34

C) 68

D) 52

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ 1-0.68=0.32g $ oxygen $ \frac{0.68}{eq.wt.}=\frac{0.32}{8} $
Þ $ eq.wt.=\frac{0.68\times 8}{0,32}=17 $