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Calculate the mass of chlorine gas which occupies a volume of 1.12dm3 at s.t.p [Cl = ...

Calculate the mass of chlorine gas which occupies a volume of 1.12dm3 at s.t.p
[Cl = 35.5, molar volume of gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm3
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  • A 15.50 g
  • B 7.10 g
  • C 3.55 g
  • D 1.80 g
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2 * 35.5g of chlorine has a volume of 22.4 dm3 at s.t.p
∴ xg of chlorine will have a volume of 1.12 dm3x = (1.12 * 35.5 * 2)/22.4 = 3.55g

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