Q.

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]

1 14.2  
2 71  
3 7.1  
4 21.3  

Ans.

(3)

MnO2+4HClMnCl2+Cl2+2H2O

8.787        Excess

=0.1 mole                           0.1 mole 

Wt. of Cl2 obtained=0.1×71=7.1 g