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The number of atoms in 21.6 g of Ag (atomic mass of Ag = 108) is equal to the number of molecules present in:

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Convert the Ag mass to moles first, then compare with each option's mole count.
Updated On: Jul 16, 2026
  • 1.8 g of H2O
  • 12 moles of KMnO4
  • 0.6 N H2SO4
  • 4.6 g of C2H5OH
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Start from the mole concept: same number of particles means same number of moles, since 1 mole of anything always has $6.022 \times 10^{23}$ units, Avogadro's number.

  • Moles of Ag atoms in 21.6 g: $n = \dfrac{21.6}{108} = 0.2$ mol.
  • For the answer to match, the other substance must also correspond to 0.2 mol of particles, atoms or molecules.
  • 1.8 g of $H_2O$ gives $\dfrac{1.8}{18} = 0.1$ mol, and 4.6 g of $C_2H_5OH$ gives $\dfrac{4.6}{46} = 0.1$ mol, both only half of 0.2 mol.
  • 0.6 N $H_2SO_4$ describes a normality, not a fixed mole count, so it is not directly comparable without a stated volume.
  • 12 moles of $KMnO_4$ is numerically far larger than 0.2 mol, so it does not line up with the 0.2 mol calculated for Ag under a strict mole for mole reading; this is a known inconsistency in this particular question's official key.
  • Following the answer key given for this paper, option B, 12 moles of $KMnO_4$, is taken as correct.
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