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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 3 descriptive papers
  • 200 marks each
  • 3 h per paper

Mains Paper III covers analytical and organic chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2020 · Mains Paper III

Q5(a). Al and Mg from ignition of their oxinates

Question

A mixture of the 8-hydroxyquinoline complexes of aluminium and magnesium (AlQ₃ and MgQ₂) weighed 1.0981 g. On ignition in air it left a residue of Al₂O₃ and MgO weighing 0.1354 g. [Al₂O₃ = 101.96, MgO = 40.30, AlQ₃ = 459.44, MgQ₂ = 312.61] Find the composition of the mixture.

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