CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2023 - Question 29
Chemistry 2023 JAMB Past Questions - Question 29: A gaseous metallic chloride MCLX consists of 22.22% of M by mass. Write out the formula of the chloride
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
Percentage by mass of M = 20.22%
Percentage by mass of Cl = ?
100 - 20.22 = 79.78%
Mass given ration of M
M = 20.22/27 = 0.75
Chlorine = 79.78/35.5 = 2.24
Divide by the smallest
M = 0.75/0.75 = 1
Cl = 2.24/0.75 = 3
∴ The formula = MCl3

