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GATE 2022 ES – Question 21

Environmental Chemistry · Principles of Water Chemistry · 1 mark · Multiple choice

For recarbonation,1 L solution contains 1 mol/L supersaturated calcium carbonate. How many grams CO₂ completely convert it to dissolved calcium ions?

  1. 44.000
  2. .044
  3. 40.000
  4. .040

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Correct answer: (A) 44.000

Explanation

The reaction is $CaCO_3+CO_2+H_2O\to Ca^{2+}+2HCO_3^-$. It consumes one mole CO₂ per mole carbonate. One litre contains one mole carbonate, requiring1×44=**44 g, A**. The litre-to-millilitre conversion is not needed because molarity is already per litre.

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