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0.50 g sample of impure CaCO3 is dissolved in 50 ml of 0.0985 (N) HCl. After the reaction is complete, the excess HCl required 6 ml of 0.105 N NaOH for neutralisation. The percentage purity of CaCO3 in the sample is
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Options:
  • A 42.95
  • B 429.5
  • C 4.295
  • D 21.86
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 42.95
Miliequivalents = Normality × V(inml)
Miliequivalents of HCl = Miliequivalents of NaOH + Miliequivalents of CaCO3
0.0985×50=0.105×6+WCaCO3100×2×1000
4.925-0.630=WCaCO3×20
WCaCO3=0.21475g
%CaCO3=0.214750.50×100=42.95%

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