Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of ChemistryhardMCQ SINGLE

The vapour density of an equilibrium mixture of and gases is experimentally found to be exactly at .Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Chemistry Question

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The vapour density of an equilibrium mixture of $NO_2$ and $N_2O_4$ gases is experimentally found to be exactly $39$ at $25^\circ\text{C}$. What is the exact mass of $NO_2$ present in a $100\text{ g}$ sample of this gaseous mixture?

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

Step 1: Calculate average molar mass of the mixture. $M_{\text{avg}} = 2 \times V.D. = 2 \times 39 = 78\text{ g/mol}$. Step 2: Let the mass of $NO_2$ be $x$ g, so $N_2O_4$ is $(100-x)$ g. Step 3: Apply the average molar mass formula: $M_{\text{avg}} = \frac{\text{Total Mass}}{\text{Total Moles}}$. $78 = \frac{100}{\frac{x}{46} + \frac{100-x}{92}}$. Solving: $\frac{100}{78} = \frac{2x + 100 - x}{92} \implies 9200 = 78(100 + x) \implies 9200 = 7800 + 78x \implies 1400 = 78x \implies x = 17.9\text{ g}$.

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