Hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solution decomposes on warming to give ox...
Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in aqueous solution decomposes on warming to give oxygen according to the equation: 2H2O2 (aq.) 2H2O (l) O2 (g).
Volume of Oxygen Produced
Under conditions where 1 mole of gas occupies 24 dm3, 100 cm3 of x M solution of H2O2 produces 3 dm3 of O2.
Determination of x
To determine the value of x, we need to use the following formula:
n = V/Vm
where n is the number of moles, V is the volume of gas produced, and Vm is the molar volume of gas at the given temperature and pressure (24 dm3/mol).
From the given data, we have:
n = 3/24 = 0.125 mol
We know that the balanced equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is:
2H2O2 (aq.) 2H2O (l) O2 (g)
Therefore, for every 2 moles of H2O2 that decompose, 1 mole of O2 is produced. Therefore, the number of moles of H2O2 that decompose to produce 0.125 mol of O2 is:
n(H2O2) = (2/1) x 0.125 = 0.25 mol
Finally, we can calculate the concentration of the H2O2 solution as follows:
x = n/V
where n is the number of moles of H2O2 and V is the volume of the solution in dm3.
From the given data, we have:
V = 100/1000 = 0.1 dm3
x = 0.25/0.1 = 2.5 M
Therefore, the correct answer is option A (2.5).
Hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solution decomposes on warming to give ox...
3L of O2 is produced, no. of moles = 3/24 = 0.125mol
2 mol H2O2 react to produce 1 mol O2, therefore there must be 0.125*2 = 0.250mol of H2O2
Now, molarity = n/V
V = 100mL = 0.1L
Therefore, x = 0.25/0.1 = 2.5 M (option A)