Chemistry-Organic Preparations

NEET Chemistry Organic Preparations MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

How many moles of iodine (I2) are produced when 8 moles of sodium iodide (NaI) react completely with excess chlorine (Cl2)?

A

4 moles

B

8 moles

C

2 moles

D

6 moles

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The reaction 2NaI + Cl2 → 2NaCl + I2 shows that 2 moles of NaI produce 1 mole of I2. Therefore, 8 moles of NaI will produce 4 moles of I2.

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