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Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An element X forms a volatile hydride XH3 with a vapour density of 17.0. The relative atomic mass of X is

  • A. 34.0
  • B. 31.0Correct
  • C. 20.0
  • D. 14.0

Explanation

Relative molecular mass=2×vapour density=34; mass of X = 34-3(H)=31.

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