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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

What is molality of 20% NaOH (m/m)?

Options:

6.5 mol/kg

6.25 mol/kg

7.25 mol/kg

7.5 mol/kg

Correct Answer:

6.25 mol/kg

Explanation:

20 g of NaOH is present in 100 g of solution.

Mass of solvent = 100 - 20 = 80 g

Mol. mass of NaOH = 40 g/mol

No of moles = \(\frac{20}{40}\) = 0.5

Molality = \(\frac{0.5}{80}\)x1000 = 6.25 mol/kg