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Hydrogen gas is prepared in the laboratory by reacting dilute HCl with granulated zinc. Following reaction takes place:
Zn+2HClZnCl2+H2
What would be the volume of hydrogen gas is liberated at STP when 32.65 g of zinc reacts with HCl?

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10.03 L
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11.35 L
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11.57 L
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9.53 L
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Solution

The correct option is C 11.35 L
Balanced reaction is:
Zn+2HClZnCl2+H2
Molar mass of Zn= 65.4 g/mol
thus 65.4 g of zinc liberates 1 mol i.e. 22.4 L hydrogen gas at STP
32.65 g of zinc will liberate: 22.465.4×32.65=11.18L of hydrogen gas at STP
Hence, option B is correct.

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