In Carius method of estimation of halogen, $0.45 \mathrm{~g}$ of an organic compound gave $0.36 \mathrm{~g}$ of $\mathrm{AgBr}$. Find out the percentage of bromine in the compound. (Molar masses : $\mathrm{AgBr}=188 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} ; \mathrm{Br}=80 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$)

Question

In Carius method of estimation of halogen, $0.45 \mathrm{~g}$ of an organic compound gave $0.36 \mathrm{~g}$ of $\mathrm{AgBr}$. Find out the percentage of bromine in the compound.

(Molar masses : $\mathrm{AgBr}=188 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} ; \mathrm{Br}=80 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$)

34.04%

40.04%

36.03%

38.04%

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