Mole Concept/Redox Reactions: 3cu + 8H + 2NO 3 Cu + 4 H O + 2no
Mole Concept/Redox Reactions: 3cu + 8H + 2NO 3 Cu + 4 H O + 2no
Mole Concept/Redox Reactions: 3cu + 8H + 2NO 3 Cu + 4 H O + 2no
1. The foul odour of dirty socks may be attributed to caproic acid, an organic acid made of
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The results of combustion of a 0.450 g sample of caproic
acid indicate that it contains 0.279 g of C, 0.0467 g of H and 0.124 g of O. Calculate the
empirical and molecular formula of caproic acid, given that its molar mass is 116 gmol-1.
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2. A hydrocarbon, X gave 3.52 g of carbon dioxide and 1.62 g of water on complete
combustion. Calculate the empirical formula and molecular formula of X if its molar
mass is 114 gmol-1.
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3. The oxide of nitrogen formed when copper reacts with nitric acid is indicated by the
following equation:-
3Cu + 8H+ + 2NO3- → 3 Cu2+ + 4 H2O + 2NO
In warm, concentrated acid, NO2 is formed.
(a) Give the oxidation states of nitrogen in NO3-, NO2 and NO. [3]
(b) Identify, as oxidation or reduction, the formation of NO from NO3 in the presence of
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