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In the balanced equation of the following reaction, the ratio of a/b is 

 aCaCO3+bH3PO4pCa3PO42+qCO2+rH2O

ChemistryRedox ReactionsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2/3
  • B 3/2
  • C 1/2
  • D 7/5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3/2

aCaCO3+bH3PO4pCa3PO42+qCO2+rH2O

First balance the `phosphate group and calcium atom,

So, 3CaCO3+2H3PO4pCa3PO42+qCO2+rH2O

After that balance the carbon atom,

3CaCO3+2H3PO4pCa3PO42+3CO2+rH2O

After that balance the oxygen and hydrogen atoms,

3CaCO3+2H3PO41Ca3PO42+3CO2+3H2O

Compare this balanced equation with the given equation. So, the value of a=3 & b=2

Hence, the value of ab is equal to the 32.

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