sodium hypochlorite (NaCIO) is the active ingredient in bleaching agents. What is the percentage composition of chlorine in NaCIO
sodium hypochlorite (NaCIO) is the active ingredient in bleaching agents. What is the percentage composition of chlorine in NaCIO
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Molar mass of NaClO = 74.5 g
Atomic mass of chlorine = 35.5 g/mol
∵ 1 mole of NaClO molecule contains = 1 mole of Cl atom
∴ 74.5 g of NaClO contains = 35.5 g, Cl atom
∴ Percentage composition of chlorine = 35.5/74.5 x 100
= 47.65%
Hence, percentage composition of chlorine in NaClO will be 47.65%.
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