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A \(40 \%\) by mass sucrose solution is heated till, it becomes \(50 \%\) by mass. Calculate the mass of water lost from \(100 \mathrm{~g}\) of the solution is
ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A \(10 \mathrm{~g}\)
  • B \(15 \mathrm{~g}\)
  • C \(20 \mathrm{~g}\)
  • D \(25 \mathrm{~g}\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \(20 \mathrm{~g}\)
\(40 \%\) sucrose solution means it contains \(60 \%\) water. After heating, till \(50 \%\) by mass sucrose remains.
Thus, \(\%\) water lost \(=\frac{0.4}{0.5} \times 100=80\)
Water lost \(=100-80=20 \mathrm{~g}\)
Hence, statement (c) is correct.

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