Question

1The maximum amount of magnesium oxide formedwhen 16 g of Mg is burnt with 16 g of o, in a closedvessel is(1) 26.67 g(2) 40g(3) 32 g(4) 24.67 g​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (4) is correct

Mark as brainliest

Explanation:

2Mg + O2 = 2MgO

16g reacts with 16g O2

By solving we get :

Mg is Limiting reagent = 0.3 mole

MgO formed = mole of MgO * Mole of Limiting agent= 2*0.3 = 0.6 mole

Mole of MgO formed = 0.6

Mass of MgO formed = 0.6*40 = 24g