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A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometryFeb/Mar 2017Paper 1 Q171 Mark

In an experiment, 0.600 mol of chlorine gas, Cl₂, is reacted with an excess of hot aqueous sodium hydroxide. One of the products is NaClO₃. Which mass of NaClO₃ is formed?

A21.3 g
B44.7 g
C63.9 g
D128 g

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry and is worth 1 mark.

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