Question

How many pounds of NaOH are in 15 g mole of NaOH?

(a) 1.32

(b) 2.64

(c) 3.96

(d) 5.28

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Enquiry is from Mole and Molecular Weight-II topic in division Introductory Concepts of Chemical Process Calculation

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) 1.32

To elaborate: First convert 15 g mole of NaOH to grams of NaOH, and then use the conversion of 1 lb = 454g.