Answer:
The correct option is: 2.50 g
Explanation:
Reaction involved: Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
Molar mass: Mg = 24.305 g/mol, HCl = 36.461 g/mol
In the given reaction, 1 mole Mg reacts with 2 moles HCl.
Given: mass of HCl = 7.50 g
So, the number of moles of HCl = given mass ÷ molar mass = 7.50 g ÷ 36.461 g/mol = 0.2057 moles
Therefore, the<u> number of moles of Mg</u> that reacts with 0.2057 mole HCl = 0.2057 ÷ 2 = 0.1028 moles
Therefore, <u>the mass of Mg in grams</u> = molar mass × number of moles = 24.305 g/mol × 0.1028 mole = 2.5 g
