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Chemistry Question on Redox reactions

If x g of a metal forms y g of metal chloride, equivalent weight of metal is

A

y−x35.5x\frac{y - x}{35.5 x}

B

35.5yy−x\frac{35.5 y}{ y - x}

C

35.5xy−x\frac{35.5x}{y - x}

D

\frac{x}{35.5 (y -x)

Answer

35.5xy−x\frac{35.5x}{y - x}

Explanation

Solution

Wt of the metal = x g Wt. of metal chloride = y g Wt. of chloride = (y - x) g (y - x) g of chloride combines with x g of metal. 35.5 g of chloride combines with x(y−x)×35.5\frac{x}{(y -x)} \times 35.5 g of metal. Hence, equivalent mass of metal = 35.5xy−x\frac{35.5 x}{y - x}