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2.4 g of pure Mg (at. mass = 24) is dropped in 100 mL of 1 M HCl. Which of the following statement is wrong?
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Options:
  • A 1.12 L of hydrogen is produced at S.T.P.
  • B 0.05 mol of magnesium is left behind
  • C HCl is the limiting reagent
  • D 0.005 mol of magnesium is left behind
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.005 mol of magnesium is left behind
Mg2.4g0.1mol-0.050.05mol+2HCl(1M,100ml)0.1molMgCl2+H2
HCl is a limiting reagent
0.1 mol HCl give 0.12 mol H2 or 1.12 lit H2 at STP
0.05 mol Mg left
So option D is wrong.

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