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1L of a solution of oxalic acid [(). ] contains 2.52g of acid.

Calculate the molarity of the solution.

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Answer:

0.028 M.

Step-by-step explanation:

NOTE: This question is a chemistry question. However, the answer to the question can be obtained as shown below:

We'll begin by calculating the number of mole in 2.52 g of oxalic acid, C₂H₂O₄. This can be obtained as follow:

Mass of C₂H₂O₄ = 2.52 g

Molar mass of C₂H₂O₄ = (2×12) + (2×1) + (4×16)

= 24 + 2 + 64

= 90 g/mol

Mole of C₂H₂O₄ =?

Mole = mass / molar mass

Mole of C₂H₂O₄ = 2.52 / 90

Mole of C₂H₂O₄ = 0.028 mole

Finally, we shall determine the molarity of the solution. This can be obtained as follow:

Mole of C₂H₂O₄ = 0.028 mole

Volume = 1 L

Molarity =?

Molarity = mole / Volume

Molarity = 0.028 / 1

Molarity = 0.028 M

Therefore, the molarity of the solution is 0.028 M.

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