Q. 74.5 g of a metallic chloride contains 35.5 g of chlorine, the equivalent weight of the metal is
A) 19.5
B) 35.5
C) 39
D) 78.0
Explanation
(c)
Equivalent weight of metal
$= \frac{wt.of\ metal}{wt.of\ chlorine} \times 35.5$
$= \frac{(74.5 - 35.5) \times 35.5}{35.5} = 39$
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