Question:

\(x\text{ ml}\) of \(0.1M\) NaOH solution is diluted with distilled water to get \(250\text{ ml}\) of \(0.01M\) solution. The value of \(x\) in ml is

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For dilution, use \(M_1V_1=M_2V_2\). The amount of solute remains constant during dilution.
  • \(12.5\)
  • \(25\)
  • \(37.5\)
  • \(50\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

This is a dilution problem. In dilution, the number of moles before dilution and after dilution remains same. Therefore, we use: \[ M_1V_1=M_2V_2. \] Here, \[ M_1=0.1M, \] \[ V_1=x\text{ ml}, \] \[ M_2=0.01M, \] and \[ V_2=250\text{ ml}. \] Substitute in the formula: \[ 0.1\times x=0.01\times 250. \] \[ 0.1x=2.5. \] Now divide both sides by \(0.1\): \[ x=\frac{2.5}{0.1}. \] \[ x=25. \] Hence, the required volume is: \[ 25\text{ ml}. \]
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