Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 23 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A gaseous oxide of phosphorus is collected over water at 298 K and a total pressure of 760 mmHg. The volume of gas collected is 0.155 L and its mass is 0.500 g. The gas is found to contain 40.0 % phosphorus by mass. Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of the oxide.

Answer Options

A. Empirical formula PO₂; molecular formula PO₂
Correct Answer B. Empirical formula PO₃; molecular formula PO₃
C. Empirical formula P₄O₁₀; molecular formula P₄O₁₀
D. Empirical formula P₂O₅; molecular formula P₂O₅
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Empirical formula PO₃; molecular formula PO₃

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 23. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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