A mixture of gases contains H2 and O2 gases in the ratio of 1 : 4 (w/w). What is the molar ratio of the two gases in the mixture ?
- 16 : 1
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 4
- 4 : 1
Answer
(4) 4 : 1
Solution
Let mass of H2 = 1 g and mass of O2 = 4 g.
nH2 = 12 = 0.5 mol
nO2 = 432 = 0.125 mol
∴ nH2 : nO2 = 0.5 : 0.125 = 4 : 1
Answer: (4)