A metal chloride contains 55.0% of chlorine by weight. 100 mL vapours of the metal chloride at STP weigh 0.57 g. The molecular formula of the metal chloride is
(Given: Atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5 u)
(Given: Atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5 u)
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)MCl
Answer: (A)
Solution
First, calculate the molecular weight of the metal chloride using the ideal gas equation. At STP, 22.7 L (22700 mL) of gas weighs the molar mass.
Molecular weight = g/mol
Weight of chlorine in the compound = g
Moles of Cl =
Therefore, the molecular formula is .
Molecular weight = g/mol
Weight of chlorine in the compound = g
Moles of Cl =
Therefore, the molecular formula is .
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