Question:

An unknown chlorohydrocarbon has 3.55% of chlorine. If each molecule of the hydrocarbon has one chlorine atom only; chlorine atoms present in 1 g of chlorohydrocarbon are :
(Atomic wt. of Cl = 35.5 u; Avogadro constant = \(6.023 \times 10^{23}\ \mathrm{mol^{-1}}\))

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Find the mass of chlorine in 1 g, convert to moles, then multiply by Avogadro's number.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(6.023 \times 10^{20}\)
  • \(6.023 \times 10^{9}\)
  • \(6.023 \times 10^{21}\)
  • \(6.023 \times 10^{23}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Mass of Cl in 1 g of compound = \(\frac{3.55}{100}\times 1 = 0.0355\) g.
Moles of Cl atoms = \(\frac{0.0355}{35.5} = 10^{-3}\) mol.
Number of Cl atoms = \(10^{-3}\times 6.023\times 10^{23} = 6.023\times 10^{20}\).
Answer: (1) \(6.023 \times 10^{20}\)
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