Chemistry-Organic Preparations

NEET Chemistry Organic Preparations MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In the reaction 2NaI + MnO2 + 2H2SO4 → I2 + MnSO4 + Na2SO4 + 2H2O, if 0.5 moles of NaI are used, how many moles of iodine (I2) will be produced?

A

0.25 moles

B

0.5 moles

C

1 mole

D

0.75 moles

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The stoichiometry of the reaction shows that 2 moles of NaI produce 1 mole of I2. Therefore, 0.5 moles of NaI will produce 0.25 moles of I2.

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