In Carius method of estimation of halogen. 0 . 45   g of an organic compound gave 0 . 36   g of…

In Carius method of estimation of halogen. 0.45 g of an organic compound gave 0.36 g of AgBr. Find out the percentage of bromine in the compound.
(Molar masses : AgBr=188 g mol-1:Br=80 g mol-1)
  1. 34.04%
  2. 40.04%
  3. 36.03%
  4. 38.04%

Solution

The Carius halogen method in analytical chemistry is a method for the quantitative determination of halogens in chemical substances. A known mass of an organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the presence of silver nitrate contained in a hard glass tube known as Carius tube, in a furnace.

Mass of organic compound =0.45gm

Mass of AgBr obtained =0.36gm

Moles of AgBr=0.36188

Mass of Bromine =0.36188×80=0.1532gm

 % Br in compound =0.15320.45×100=34.04%

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