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Q.Calculate the mole fraction of H2SO4 in a solution containing 98% (w/w) H2SO4 by mass.

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For a 98% (w/w) H2SO4 solution, converting the mass percentages to moles gives a mole fraction of H2SO4 of 0.9.

Given: the solution is 98% H2SO4 by mass, meaning in 100 g of solution there are 98 g of H2SO4 and (100 - 98) = 2 g of water.

Step 1: Calculate moles of H2SO4.

Molar mass of H2SO4 = 2(1) + 32 + 4(16) = 98 g/mol

Moles of H2SO4 (n1) = 98 g / 98 g/mol = 1 mol

Step 2: Calculate moles of water.

Molar mass of H2O = 18 g/mol

Moles of H2O (n2) = 2 g / 18 g/mol = 0.111 mol

Step 3: Calculate the mole fraction of H2SO4. …

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