X g of nitrobenzene on nitration gave 4.2 g of m-dinitrobenzene.
X = ______ g. (nearest integer)
[Given: molar mass (in g mol-1) C : 12, H : 1, O : 16, N : 14] [2025]
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Moles of m-dinitrobenzene=Mass of m-dinitrobenzeneMolar mass of m-dinitrobenzene
=4.2168mol=0.025 mol
As per reaction stoichiometry, moles of nitrobenzene=moles of m-dinitrobenzene=0.025 mol
Mass of nitrobenzene=moles of nitrobenzene×molar mass of nitrobenzene
=0.025×123 g=3.075 g