An acid was obtained from carbon monoxide (IV), the neutralization of which with sodium hydroxide

An acid was obtained from carbon monoxide (IV), the neutralization of which with sodium hydroxide formed 3.6 g of water. Determine the volume of carbon monoxide taken for the experiment.

1. Let us write down the equations of the reactions occurring during the experiment:

CO2 + H2O = H2CO3;

H2CO3 + 2NaOH = Na2CO3 + 2H2O;

2.Calculate the chemical amount of water formed as a result of the neutralization reaction:

n (H2O) = m (H2O): M (H2O) = 3.6: 18 = 0.2 mol;

3. Determine the amount of carbonic acid and carbon dioxide:

n (H2CO3) = n (H2O): 2 = 0.2: 2 = 0.1 mol;

n (CO2) = n (H2CO3) = 0.1 mol;

4.Calculate the volume of carbon monoxide (4) taken to obtain acid:

V (CO2) = n (CO2) * Vm = 0.1 * 22.4 = 2.24 liters.

Answer: 2.24 liters.