Q50 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Chemistry

The right option for the mass of CO2 produced by heating 20 g of 20% pure limestone is (Atomic mass of Ca=40)

CaCO3→1200 KCaO+CO2

  • A
    1.32 g
  • B
    1.12 g
  • Correct answer
    C
    1.76 g
  • D
    2.64 g

Solution

CaCO3→1200 KCaO+CO2

According to the given equation, 100 grams of calcium carbonate gives 44 grams of carbon dioxide. 

Given that 20 grams of 20% pure lime stone, it means the given lime stone contain 4 grams of CaCO3.

Hence, the maximum amount of CO2 produced 

=4×44100=1.76 g

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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