Hydrogen gas is prepared in the laboratory by reacting dilute HCl with granulated zinc. Following reaction takes place: Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2 What would be the volume of hydrogen gas is liberated at STP when 32.65 g of zinc reacts with HCl?
A
10.03L
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B
11.35L
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C
11.57L
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D
9.53L
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Solution
The correct option is C11.35L Balanced reaction is:
Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+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