In Carius method for estimation of halogens, 180 mg of an organic compound produced 143.5 mg of AgCl. The percentage composition of chlorine in the compound is _______ %. (Given: molar mass in g mol–1

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In Carius method for estimation of halogens, 180 mg of an organic compound produced 143.5 mg of AgCl. The percentage composition of chlorine in the compound is _______ %. (Given: molar mass in g mol–1 of Ag : 108, Cl : 35.5)

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: .. nCl = nAgCl = . 10 . 3   = 10–3 %Cl = 3 180 . 10     × 100 = 19.72%

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