MCQ
$150\, g\, CaCO_3$ sample was taken. On its complete decomposition $56\, g\, CaO$ is produced. The $\%$ purity of sample is .............. $\%$
  • A
    $33.33$
  • $37.33$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $75$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$37.33$
b
Let us consider the reaction first:

$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}$

Mass of $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}=150 \mathrm{g}$

Mass of $\mathrm{CaO}=56 \mathrm{g}$

Percentage Purity of Sample $=? ? ?$

Percentage Purity $=\frac{\text { Mass of pure product }}{\text { Mass of impure product }} \times 100 \%$

So, $\%$ Purity $=\frac{56 g}{150 g} \times 100 \%=0.37333 \times 100 \%=37.33 \%$

So the correct answer should be $(b)$ but it should be $37.33 \%$

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