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In , of Mg is heated with of . The mass of MgO formed is (Mg = 24, O = 16)

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

n(Mg) = 0.20 mol; n(O2) = 0.05 mol which can oxidise 0.10 mol Mg only. O2 is limiting. MgO = 0.10 mol x 40 = 4.0 g.
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