MCQ
The equivalent weight of $H_3PO_4$ in the reaction

$Ca(OH)_2 + H_3PO_4\to CaHPO_4 + 2H_2O$ is

  • A
    $98$
  • $49$
  • C
    $32.66$
  • D
    $147$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$49$
b
The reaction is

$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4} \rightarrow \mathrm{CaHPO}_{4}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$

In this reaction

$H_{3} P O_{4} \rightarrow H P O_{4}^{-2}+2 H^{+}$

Orthophosphoric acid leaves $2$ hydrogen ions.

Hence, its valency factor is $=2$

Equivalent weight $=\frac{\text { Molecular Weight }}{2}$

Molecular weight $=1 \cdot 3+31+4 \cdot 16=98$

Therefore,

The equivalent weight is $=\frac{98}{2}=49$

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