Chemistry-Mole Concept

NEET Chemistry Mole Concept MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the mole concept and stoichiometric coefficients in a balanced chemical equation are correct?

A

Stoichiometric coefficients represent both the number of molecules and the number of moles involved in the reaction.

B

The coefficients in a balanced equation only indicate the mass of each reactant and product.

C

A balanced equation with gases uses (g) to denote all substances, regardless of their state.

D

Only the reactants in a balanced equation are represented by stoichiometric coefficients.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as stoichiometric coefficients indicate the quantity of molecules and moles. Statement B is incorrect because coefficients indicate quantities, not mass. Statement C is incorrect since (g) only denotes gaseous substances, not solids or liquids. Statement D is also incorrect as both reactants and products are represented by coefficients.

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