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0.400 g of an organic compound (X) gave 0.376 g of AgBr in Carius method for estimation of bromine. % of bromine in the compound (X) is (Given: Molar mass AgBr=188 g mol-1 Br=80 g mol-1
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 40

The percentage composition of element =mass of elementmass of organic compound×100

Moles of AgBr=0.376188

Moles of Br=0.376188

Mass of Br=0.376188×80

% of Br=0.376×80188×(0.400)×100

= 40%

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