JEE Advanced Previous Year Questions on Mole Concept

Question 1. In the chemical reaction between stoichiometric quantities of KMnO4 and KI in a

weakly basic solution, what is the mole of I2 released for 4 moles of KMnO4 consumed?

Solution: (6)

The chemical reaction of KMnO4 and KI in a weakly basic solution is given as;

Equivalents of KMnO4 = Equivalents of I2

n-factor × Number of moles (n) = n-factor × Number of moles (n)

3 × moles of KMnO4 = 2 × moles of I2

3 × 4 = 2 × moles of I2

Moles of I2 = 6 moles

Question 2. The ammonia prepared by treating ammonium sulphate with calcium hydroxide is
completely used by NiCl2.6H2O to form a stable coordination compound. Assume that both the
reactions are 100% complete. If 1584 g of ammonium sulphate and 952g of NiCl2.6H2O are used
in the preparation, the combined weight (in grams) of gypsum and the nickel-ammonia
coordination compound thus produced is___. (Atomic weights in g mol–1: H = 1, N = 14, O = 16,
S = 32, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40, Ni = 59)

Solution: (2992)

Therefore, total mass = = 12 × 172 + 4 × 232 = 2992 g​

Question 3. Galena (an ore) is partially oxidized by passing air through it at high temperatures.
After some time, the passage of air is stopped, but the heating is continued in a closed furnace
such that the contents undergo self-reduction. The weight (in kg) of Pb produced per kg of O2
consumed is ______. (Atomic weights in g mol-1 : O = 16, S = 32, Pb = 207)

Solution: (6.47)

The given reaction will be:

2PbS + 3O2 → 2PbO + 2SO2

2PbO + PbS → 3Pb + SO2

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3PbS + 3O2 → 3Pb + 3SO2

So, 3 mol of O2 gives 3 mol of Pb

Thus, in other words, 96 kg of O2 gives 621 kg of Pb.

So, 1 kg of O2 will give 621 / 96 = 6.47kg

Question 4. If the value of the Avogadro number is 6.023 × 10 23 and the value of the Boltzmann
constant is 1.380 × 10-23 J/K, then the number of significant digits in the calculated value of the
universal gas constant is.

Solution: (4)

We have, Universal gas constant,

R = kNA

Where, k = Boltzmann constant and NA = Avogadro's number

Therefore, R = 1.380 × 10-23 × 6.023 × 1023 J/Kmol

= 8.31174 ≅ 8.312

Since k and NA both have four significant figures, so the value of R is also rounded off up to 4
significant figures.

When the number is rounded off, the number of the significant figure is reduced.

So, the number of the significant figure is 4.

Question 5. Which has the maximum number of atoms?

A. 24 g of C (12)

B. 56 g of Fe (56)

C. 27 g of A1 (27)

D. 108 g of Ag (108)

Solution: (A)

Number of atoms = Number of moles

Avogadro's number (NA)

Number of atoms in 24 g C = 24 /12 × NA = 2NA

Number of atoms in 56 g of Fe = 56 / 56 NA = NA

Number of atoms in 27 g of Al = 27 / 27 N A= NA
Number of atoms in 108 g of Ag = 108 / 108 N A = NA

Hence, 24 g of carbon has the maximum number of atoms.

Question 6. How many moles of electrons weigh one kilogram?

A. 6.022 x 1023

B. 1 / 9.108 x 1031

C. 6.022 / 9.108 x 1054

D. 1 / 9.108 × 6.022 x 108

Solution: (D)

Mass of one electron = 9.108 × 10-31 kg.

Mass of one mole of electrons =9.108 × 10-31 × 6.023 × 1023 = 9.108 × 6.023 × 10-8 kg.

The number of moles of electrons that weigh one kilogram

= 1 / 9.108 × 6.023 × 10-8 = 1 / 9.108 × 6.023 × 108

Hence, the correct option is D

Question 7. Calculate the molarity of water if its density is 1000 kg/m3.

Solution: (55.56)

Given, the density of the water = 1000 kg/m3

We know, 1 litre of water = 1 kg.

Since the density is 1000 kg/m3

Thus, 1000 ml of water = 1 kg.

(Since, 1 liter = 1000 ml)

Now, Mass of Water = 1 kg.

= 1000 g.

The molecular mass of the water molecules = 18 grams.

Using the formula,

No.of moles = mass / molar mass

= 1000 / 18

= 55.56 moles

For finding Molarity, we use the given formula,

Molarity = Number of moles / volumeinml × 1000

= 55.56 / 1000 × 1000

= 55.56 M

Question 8. Mixture X = 0.02 mole of [Co(NH3)5 SO4] Br and 0.02 mole of [Co(NH3)rBr]SO4 was
prepared in 2 L of solution.

1 L of the mixture if X + excess AgNO 3 → Y

1 L of mixture X+ excess BaCl2 → Z

Number of moles of y and Z are:

A. 0.01, 0.01

B. 0.02, 0.01

C. 0.01, 0.02

D. 0.02, 0.02

Solution: (A)

In 1 L solution, there will be 0.01 mole of each [Co(NH 3)5 SO4] Br and [Co(NH3)rBr]SO4.

Addition of an excess of AgNO 3 will give 0.01 mole of AgBr.

Addition of an excess of BaCI2 will give 0.01 mole of BaSO4.

Question 9. An aqueous solution of 6.3 g oxalic acid dihydrate is made up to 250 mL. The
volume of 0.1 N NaOH required to completely neutralize 10 mL of this solution is

A. 40 mL

B. 20 mL

C. 10 mL

D. 4 ml

Solution: (A)

n-factor for H2C2O4.2H2O = 2

Normality = weight × 2 × 1000 / molecular weight × 250 = 6.3 × 2000 / 126 × 250 = 0.4

equating no. of equivalents:

N1V1 = N2V2

0.4 × 10 = V2 × 0.1

Volume (V2) = 40mL.

Hence, the correct option is A

Question 10. The normality of 0.3 M phosphorous acid H3Po3 is:

A. 0.1

B. 0.9

C. 0.3

D. 0.6

Solution: (D)

Normality = molarity × basicity (for acids)

Therefore, Normality = 0.3 × 2 = 0.6

∵ The basicity of H3PO3 is 2 because one of the H is not replaceable in H3PO3. The H atoms which are
linked to oxygen are replaceable, but the H atom linked directly to central atom P is non-replaceable.