Aqueous HCl reacts with MnO2(s) to form MnCl2(aq), Cl2(g) and H₂O(l). What is the weight (in g) of Cl2 liberated when 8.7 g of MnO2(s) is reacted with excess aqueous HCl solution
(Given Molar mass in g mol-1 Mn = 55, Cl = 35.5, O = 16, H = 1) [2026]
(3)
MnO2+4HCl→MnCl2+Cl2+2H2O
8.787 Excess
=0.1 mole 0.1 mole
Wt. of Cl2 obtained=0.1×71=7.1 g