JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q61

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 61 of 90

$\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2}$ on reaction with excess of water results into acidic mixture

$\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2+2H_2O\rightarrow H_2SO_4+2HCl}$

16 moles of NaOH is required for the complete neutralisation of the resultant acidic mixture. The number of moles of $\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2}$ used is :

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Acid. Each $\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2}$ gives $\mathrm{H_2SO_4}+2\mathrm{HCl}$ , which take 4 NaOH: $\frac{16}4=4$ mol.

(C)

Topics:Stoichiometry

JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 61