Question
Question: What is the molarity of \(11.2{\text{ V}}\)of \({H_2}{O_2}{\text{ ?}}\) \((i){\text{ 1 M}}\) \((...
What is the molarity of 11.2 Vof H2O2 ?
(i) 1 M
(ii) 2 M
(iii) 5.6 M
(iv) 11.2 M
Solution
We are given with the volume of solution in litres. To find the molarity we need a number of moles of the solute. Thus we will find the number of moles of H2O2 . With the help of n− factor we will find the total number of moles of H2O2 . Assume all the values at STP.
Formula Used:
Molarity = Volume of solutionNumber of moles of solute
Complete answer:
For finding the molarity of any solution we need a number of moles of solute present in the solution. Number of moles of solute is the ratio of the given mass of solute to the molecular mass of solute. But here in the above equation we are not provided with the mass of H2O2 . We are provided with the volume of H2O2 which is equal to 11.2 V . Assuming all the conditions at Standard Temperature and Pressure, we can write that:
1 L of H2O2 produces 22.4 L of O2 at STP
According to question,
1 L of H2O2 produces 11.2 L of O2 at STP
Therefore the number of moles can be calculated as,
Number of moles = 22.411.2
Number of moles = 0.2
Hence the number of moles of H2O2 is calculated which is equal to 0.2.
H2 + O2 H2O2
From the above equation we will find the n− factor for H2O2 .On observing the reaction, we find that the n− factor of the above reaction is 2. Therefore, the final number of moles of H2O2 is 0.5 × 2 = 1. Now we will find the molarity of solution using the formula,
Molarity = Volume of solutionNumber of moles of solute
On substituting the values we get,
Molarity = 1 L1 mole = 1M
Thus the molarity of the solution is 1 M. Hence the correct option is (i) 1 M.
Note:
We can find moles of solute by knowing the volume produced at STP. The value of n− factor can be determined by finding the change in oxidation state per molecule. The final number of moles comes after multiplying it with n− factor of solute.