Test: Eudiometry

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Eudiometry

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Topic covered: Eudiometry Marking scheme: + 4, -1

1. A mixture of ethyne (C2H2) and H2 was mixed with 65 mL of O2 and exploded in a eudiometer tube. On
cooling, it was found to have undergone a contraction of 35 mL. When treated with a KOH solution, afurt
her contraction of 34 mL took place and 15 mL of O2 alone was left behind. Find the percentage
composition of ethyne and H2 in the mixture.
Ans:: %age of C2H2 = 53.12, % age of H2= 46.88
2. 100 mL of O2 gas was mixed with 20 mL of a mixture of methane (CH4) and a gaseous compound of
ethyne and exploded in a eudiometric tube. On cooling at room temperature and pressure, 80 mL volume
was observed. After treatment With caustic potash solution, afurther contraction of 40 mL was observed.
Calculate the percentage composition of the mixture as well as the molecular formula of the gaseous
compound ofethyne.
Ans:: % age of CH 4 = 100-50 = 50.

3. 30 cm3 of water gas containing only carbon monoxide and hydrogen in equal proportions by volume, was
mixed with 90 mL of air containing 20% by volume of O2 and exploded. Calculate the composition of the
resulting gaseous mixture if all gaseous volumes are measured at room temperature and pressure.
Ans:: Volume of CO2 produced = 15 ml
4. Electric current was passed through 10 mL of ammonia taken in a eudiometer tube. Sparks were allowed
to occur till no further increase in volume took place. The volume after sparking was 20 mL. Now 30 mL
O2 gas was introduced and sparking was again continued. The resulting volume was found to be 27.5 mL.
If nitrogen and hydrogen are diatomic, vapour density of ammonia is 8.5, then calculate the molecular
formula of ammonia if all measurements of volume are done under identical conditions of temperature
and pressure.
Ans:: Molecular formula of ammonia = NH3
5. A vessel having capacity of 2.5 L contains H2O(1) and N2(g) at 302 K and one atmospheric pressure.
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On passing electric current, H2O(l) splits as: H 2 O  l  
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 H 2 (g)  O2 . After the completion of
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reaction, the resulting pressure is 1.5 atm. If aqueous tension at 302 K is 0.04 atm, calculate the mass of
water present in the vessel.
Ans:: 0.0363 mol of H2O weigh = 0. 0.6534 g
6. A mixture of Cl2 gas (2.8 L) and H2 gas (3L) was exploded in a eudiometer tube. Calculate the
composition by volume of the resulting mixture if all measurements are done under similar conditions of
temperature and pressure.

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Ans:: Volume of H2 gas left behind = 0.2 L Volume of HCl gas formed =5.6 L
8. When measured at the same temperature and pressure, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to form water in their
volume ratio 2 1. Calculate the volume of O2 gas measured at 137°C and 760 mm pressure that will
combine with 100 mL of H2 at 0°C and 200 mm pressure.
Ans:: 19.76 mL
9. 20.0 cm3 of a mixture of CO, CH4 and He gas was exploded with excess of oxygen in a eudiometer tube
at room temperature. After cooling, the volume contraction was found to be 13.0 cm3. A further
contraction of 14.0 cm3 occurred when the residual gas was treated with KOH solution. Find the
composition of the mixture.
Ans:: CO = 10 cm3,CH4 = 4.0 cm3, He = 6 cm3.
10. 3 litre of a gaseous mixture containing methane and ethane on complete combustion at 25°C produced
four litre of carbon dioxide. Calculate the composition of the gas mixture.
Ans::% C2H2=33.33
11. A gaseous mixture containing 49.5 mL of hydrogen chloride and H2 gases was kept in contact with
Na/Hg. The volume of mixture decreased to 42 mL. If 99.5 mL of the same mixture is mixed with 49.5
mL of gaseous ammonia and then exposed to water, calculate the final volume. All measurements of
volume being done under same conditions of temperature and pressure.
Ans:: H2 = 69.5 mL
12. A gaseous mixture containing one litre of deuterium and same volume of hydrogen at STP were taken in a
bulb. This bulb was then connected to another fully evacuated bulb by a stop-cock having a small
opening. The stop-cock was opened for a certain time and then closed. The first bulb was now found to
contain 0.04 g of hydrogen. Calculate the percentage composition by weight of H2 and D2 gases in the
second bulb.
Ans:: %age of H2=46.23 , %age of D2 = 53.77.
13. A gas X weighing 3g was introduced into an initially evacuated flask at 298 K. Its pressure is one
atmosphere. Now, 4 g of a gas Y was introduced into it at the same temperature and pressure. The final
pressure was found to be 1.8 atmosphere. Calculate the ratio of molecular weights of gases X and Y if
both gases behave as ideal gases. (lIT 1977)
Ans:: M1 : M2:: 3: 5
14. . In a eudiometric experiment, 15 mL of a mixture of N2 , CO and CH4 was exploded with excess of
oxygen gas. The contraction observed was 9.8 mL. When the residual gas was treated with KOH solution,
afurt her contraction of 10.6 mL was observed. Calculate the composition of the original mixture.
Ans:: Volume of CH4 =3 ml, Volume of CO = 7.6 ml, Volume of N2=4.4 ml
15. One litre of a mixture of CO and CO2 is taken. This mixture is passed through a red hot tube containing
red hot charcoal. The volume now becomes 1.6 litres. The volumes are measured under the same
conditions. Find the composition of the mixture by volume. [IIIT]
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Ans:: Volume of CO2 = 600 mL &Volume of CO = 400 mL

16. A eudiometer tube contains a mixture of 45% ethane (C2H6), 45% H2 and 10% oxygen. Calculate the
additional volume of O2 gas that would be required for the complete combustion of 300 mL of the given
mixture measured at 17°C and 740 mm pressure. Also, calculate the amount of potassium nitrate required
to get the excess oxygen required.
Ans:: Volume of O2 needed more = 540-30 = 510 ml
17. One litre of O2 and one litre of H2 are taken in a vessel of 2 litre capacity at N.T.P. The gases are made to
combine by applying an electric spark. Assume that water is formed quantitatively. How many grams of
water are formed? What is the other component present in the vessel and in what weight ? If the vessel is
now heated to 100°C what will be the total pressure inside the vessel in mm of Hg
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18. In a eudiometer tube explosion experiment, 30 mL of a mixture of ethyne (C2H2) and carbon monoxide
was exploded with 45 mL of oxygen gas. The residual gases occupied 51 mL. When the latter gases were
treated with caustic potash, O2 gas occupied 12 mL. Calculate the composition of the mixture.
Ans:: Volume of CO gas =21mL, Volume of C2H2 gas = 9 Ml
19. Water gas sample (120 mL) containing CO, H2 and CO2 gases was bubbled through caustic potash (KOH)
solution. As a result, the sample showed a contraction of 7.08 mL. Out of the residue, 56 mL were taken,
mixed with 52 mL O2 and exploded. The volume left after explosion and cooling was 37 mL. Calculate
the composition of water gas.

Volume of CO2  7.08 mL

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Ans:: Volume of H 2  86.71 mL
Volume of CO  26.21 mL
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20. A mixture of 20 mL of CO, CH4 and N2 was burnt in excess of O2 resulting in the reduction of 13 mL of
volume. The residual gas was then treated with KOH solution to show a contraction of 14 mL in volume.
Calculate the volume of CO, CH4 and N2 in the mixture. All measurements are doneat constant pressure
and temperature.
Ans:: Volume of CO =10 rnL Volume of CH4 = 4 ml , Volume of N2 = 6ml.
21. 20 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon is exploded With oxygen in a eudiometer tube avoiding excess. On
cooling, the volume contracts by 60 mL. Find the formula of the compound f the vapour density of
hydrocarbon is 22.
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22. 500 mL of a hydrocarbon gas burnt in excess of oxygen yields 2500 mL of CO2 and 3.0 litres of water
vapours, all the volume being measured at the same temperature and pressure. What is the formula of
hydrocarbon gas ?
Ans:: Formula of hydrocarbon =C5H12

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23. 20 mL of a hydrocarbon were exploded in a eudiometric tube with excess of oxygen. On cooling, there
was a contraction in volume of 40 mL. The residual gases when bubbled through KOH solution, a further
contraction of 30 mL was observed. Calculate the molecular formula of hydrocarbon if all the volumes
are measured under similar conditions of temperature and pressure.
Ans:: C2 H2.
24. 10 mL of a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbon were burnt completely in 80 mL of O2 at N.T.P. The
remaining gas occupied 70 mL at N.T.P. This volume becomes 50 mL on treatment with KOH solution.
What is the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon ?
Ans:: C2 H4
25. A gaseous hydrocarbon W.D. = 15) having volume 10 mL was exploded with excess of O2. On cooling, a
contraction in volume by 25 mL was observed. Calculate the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon.
Ans:: C2 H4
26. 0.9 g of a solid organic compound (molecular weight, 90) containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, was
heated with oxygen corresponding to a volume of 224 mL at S. T.P. After combustion, the total volume
of the gases was 560 mL at S.T.P. On treatment with potassium hydroxide, the volume decreased to 112
mL. Determine the molecular formula of the compound.
Ans:: C2 H 2 O4

27. 15 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon required for complete combustion 357 mL of air (21 percent oxygen by
volume) and the gaseous products occupied 327 mL (all volumes being measured at N.T.P.). What is the
formula of the hydrocarbon ?
Ans:: C3 H8
28. 12 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon were mixed with 90 mL of oxygen and exploded. After explosion, the
volume was 72 mL and after treatment with KOH, which was found to be 36 mL. Determine the
molecular formula of the hydrocarbon.
Ans:: C3 H6
29. When 2.5 volumes of oxygen were exploded with one volume of a gaseous compound containing carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen, two volumes of CO2 and 2 volumes of steam were formed. All volumes were
measured under identical conditions. Derive the formula of the compound from the above data.
Ans:: C2 H4O
30. A sample of gaseous hydrocarbon occupying 1.12 litres at N.T.P., when completely burnt in air produced
2.2 g of CO2 and 1.8 g water. Calculate the weight of the compound taken and the volume of O2 at N.T.P.
required for its [Link] the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon.
Ans:: 0.8 g
31. 5 mL of a gas containing only carbon and hydrogen were mixed with excess of oxygen (30 mL) and the
mixture exploded by means of an electric spark. After the explosion, the volume of the mixed gases

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remaining was 25 mL. On adding a concentrated solution of potassium hydroxide, the volume further
diminished to 15 mL, the residual gas being pure oxygen. All the volumes have been reduced to N.T.P.
Calculate the molecular formula of hydrocarbon gas.
Ans::C2 H4
32. When silent electric discharge was passed through 40 mL oxygen gas, the volume contracted to 36 mL
and gases found were oxygen and ozone. When above gases were heated to decompose ozone, the
mixture occupied 40 mL volume. In another experiment, the mixture of 36 mL was treated with
turpentine oil to absorb ozone, the volume contracted to 28 mL. Derive the formula of ozone from the
above data.
Ans:: Formula of ozone = O3
33. 35 volumes of oxygen were mixed with 25 volumes of a gas in a eudiometer tube and exploded. As a
result 25 volume of CO2 and after absorption by caustic potash, 22.5 volume of oxygen are left behind.
Calculate the formula of the gas.
Ans:: carbon monoxide
34. When 18 mL of H2 and 10 mL of nitrous oxide gas were exploded in a eudiometer tube, volume after
explosion was found to be 18 mL. Now 27 mL of O2 were added and the mixture was exploded again.
Volume after explosion was 15 mL. If all the measurements are done at N.T.P., determine the formula of
nitrous oxide.
Ans:: Formula of nitrous oxide = N2O
35. In a silent discharge apparatus, certain volume of oxygen was ozonized. As a result, the volume decreased
by 5 mL. On addition of turpentine, the volume furt her decreased by 10 mL. Calculate the formula of
ozone from this data if all the measurements are done under similar conditions of temperature and
pressure.
Ans:: Formula of ozone =O3.
36. 30 cm3 of a mixture of equal volumes of C12 and an oxide of chlorine were heated and then cooled to the
room temperature. The resulting constituents occupied 37.5 mL. The resulting mixture was treated with
NaOH solution and the volume contracted to 7.5 mL. If oxide of chlorine on heating decomposes
quantitatively to O2 and C12 and all the measurements are done under similar conditions of temperature
and pressure, deduce the simplest formula of oxide of chlorine.
Ans:: oxide of chlorine = C12O.
37. The silicon element (at. wt. 28) forms three hydrides Which on heating liberate hydrogen gas. Thefirst,
second and third hydride respectively liberate tzoice, thrice and 4 times its volume of hydrogen. Deduce
the formula of these hydrides if their respective densities are 16, 30.7 and 46.4.
Ans:: SiH4 , Si3H8

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38. A gas (V.D., 17) measuring 75.9 mL when heated with cadmium, the latter was completely consumed to
form cadmium sulphide. The residual gas was hydrogen Which when passed over red hot cupric oxide
yielded 0.061 g water. Derive the formula of the gas (at. wt., Cu = 64, H = 1, 0 = 16, S = 32).
Ans:: H2S
39. At high temperatures, the compound S4N4 decomposes completely into N2 and sulphur vapours. If all
measurements are made under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, it is found that for each
volume of S4N4 decomposed, 2.5 volumes of gaseous products are formed. What is the molecular formula
of sulphur?
Ans:: S8
40. Nine volumes of a gaseous mixture consisting of a gaseous organic compound A and just sufficient
amount of oxygen required for complete combustion yielded on burning 4 volumes of CO2, 6 volumes of
water vapours and 2 volumes of N2, all volumes measured at the same temperature and pressure. If the
compound A contained only carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen;
(i) How many volumes of oxygen are required for complete combustion ?
(ii) What is the molecular formula of the compound A ?
Ans:: Molecular formula of compound = C2H6N2, volume of O2 required for complete combustion=7/2
41. 10 mL of a gaseous organic compound containing C, H and O only was mixed with 100 mL of oxygen
and exploded under conditions which allowed the water formed to condense. The volume of the gas after
explosion was 90 mL. On treatment with potash solution, a further contraction in volume of 20 mL was
observed. Given that the vapour density of the compound is 23, deduce the molecular formula. All
volume measurements were carried out under the same conditions.
Ans:: C2 H6O
42. An unknown solid element 'E' when burnt in oxygen gas produced a gas which had the same volume as
that of the oxygen gas used under the same conditions of temperature and pressure. Calculate the
equivalent weight of the element if the vapour density of pure gaseous product is 32.
Ans::8
43.C The volume of O2 required for the complete combustion of 120 cm3 of methane gas in a eudiometer tube
Will be:
(a) 60cm3 (b) 120 cm3 (c) 240 cm3 (d) 360 cm3
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44.D The volume of oxygen gas required for the complete combustion of 1.12 litre of ethene at 27°C and 750
mm pressure will be:
(a) 1L (b) 2L (c) 2.3L (d) 3.03L
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45.a A mixture of 25 mL nitric oxide and 25 mL of oxygen was sparked in a eudiometer tube. The volume of
the gas left behind after treating with KOH solution would be:
(a) 12.5 mL O2 (b) 25 mL O2 (c) 2.5 mL O2 (d) 2.5 mL NO2
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46 1.0 litre of a mixture of CO and CO2 is taken. This mixture is passed through a tube containing red hot
charcoal. The volume now becomes 1.6 litres. If volumes are measured under similar conditions of
temperature and pressure, the composition of the mixture CO and CO2 by volume will be respectively:
(a) 600 mL, 400 mL (b) 400 mL, 600 mL (c) 300 mL, 200 mL (d) 200 mL, 300 mL
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47.c 50 mL of gaseous mixture of hydrogen and hydrogen chloride was exposed to sodium amalgam. The
volume decreased to 42.5 mL. If 100 mL of the same mixture is mixed With 50 mL of gaseous ammonia
and then exposed to water, the final volume will be:___________[ All measurements are done under
similar conditions of temperature and pressure.]
(a) 50 mL (b) 100 mL (c) 70 mL (d) 220 mL
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48.B An organic compound CxH2yOy, was burnt With twice the amount of oxygen needed for complete
combustion to CO2 and H2O. The hot gases when cooled to 0°C and 1 atm pressure, measured 2.24 litres.
The water collected during cooling weighed 0.9 g. The vapour pressure of water at 20°C is 17.5 mm Hg
and is lowered by 0.104 mm when 50 g of the organic compound are dissolved in 1000 g of water. The
molecular formula of the compound is:
(a) C6 H 12 O6 (b) C5 H 10 O5 (c) C12 H 22O11 (d) C2 H 2O4

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49.B An organic compound contains C, H and N. When 9 volumes of a gaseous mixture containing organic
compound 'X' and just sufficient quantity of O2 was exploded, 2 volumes of N2, 6 volumes of water and 4
volumes of CO2 were produced. If all measurements are done under similar conditions of temperature and
pressure, the molecular formula of the compound X is:
(a) CH 2 N (b) C2 H 6 N 2 (c) C3 H7 N (d) C5 H 5 N

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50.B 50 cm3 of a mixture of ethyne (C2H2)and methane (CH4) was mixed with excess of O2 in a eudiometer
tube. After explosion and cooling, the mixture was treated with strong NaOH solution when a reduction
of 82.5 cm3 volume was observed. If all the measurements are done under similar conditions of
temperature and pressure, the volume of ethyne in the mixture is:
(a) 35 cm3 (b) 32.5 cm3 (c) 65 cm3 (d) 3.5 cm3
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51.D 20 mL of methane is completely burnt in 50 mL of oxygen. The volume of the gas left after cooling to
room temperature is:
(a) 80 mL (b) 40 mL (c) 60 mL (d) 30 mL
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1.D A mixture of H2 and acetylene was mixed with 66 cm3 of O2 and exploded in a eudioineter tube. On
cooling, it was found to have undergone a contraction of 37 cm3. When treated with a solution of KOH
solution, a further contraction of 36 cm3 took place and 16 cm3 of O2 was left behind. Find the %age
composition of H2 and acetylene.
Ans: H2 = 35.7%; C2H2 = 64.3%
2.D A welding fuel gas contains carbon and hydrogen only. Burning a small sample of it in O2 gives 3.38 g
CO2; 0.69 g H2O and no other products. A volume of 10 L (measured at N.T.P.) of this welding gas is
found to weigh 11.6 g. Calculate the empirical formula of the compound.
Ans:CH
6.D A gaseous mixture contains 48.0 mL of HCl and H2 gases. It was kept in contact with Na/Hg. The volume
of mixture decreased to 40 mL. If 98.0 mL of mixture is mixed with 48 inL of gaseous ammonia and then
exposed to water, calculate the final volume. All measurements of volume are done under similar
conditions of temperature and pressure.
Ans: Residual H2 or final volume = 66 mL; Residual NH3 =16 mL
7. 250 mL of hydrocarbon gas burnt in O2 gas yields 1250 mL of CO2 and 1.5 L water vapours. What is the
formula of hydrocarbon if all the volume is measured under similar conditions of temperature and
pressure.
Ans: C5H12
8. 10 cm3 of a hydrocarbon were exploded in a eudioineter tube with excess of O2. On cooling, there was a
contraction in volume of 20 cm3. The residual gases when bubbled through KOH solution, a further
contraction of 15 cm3 was observed. Calculate the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon if all the
volumes are measured under similar conditions of temperature and pressure.
Ans: C2H2
9. 7.5 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon required for complete combustion 178.5 mL air (21% O2 by volume)
and the gaseous products occupied 163.5 mL. Find the formula of hydrocarbon if all measurements of
volume are done under similar conditions of temperature and pressure. Ans.
Ans: C3H8
10.B The volume of oxygen needed for the complete combustion of 112 inL of methane gas in a eudioineter
tube is:
(a) 112 m (b) 224 m (c) 336 mL (d) 448mL
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