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A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometryFeb/Mar 2023Paper 1 Q371 Mark

An aqueous solution contains 4.00 g of a carboxylic acid, Q. When this solution reacts with an excess of magnesium, 380 cm³ of gas is produced, measured at s.t.p. What is the relative formula mass of Q?

A59
B118
C126
D236

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry and is worth 1 mark.

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