Home/
Competitive Exams/
JEE Main & Advanced/
Chemistry/
Mole Concept and Stoichiometry/
Question 600087
JEE Chemistry · Medium

Mole Concept and Stoichiometry: Dilution MCQ

Solve this quality-checked JEE multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
DilutionMediumQuestion 600087

Question

How much water must be added to 40 mL of 10 M HNO₃ to prepare 1 M HNO₃?
  1. A
    360 mL
    Correct
  2. B
    400 mL
  3. C
    960 mL
  4. D
    40 mL

Correct answer

360 mL

Explanation

M₁V₁ = M₂V₂ → 10×40 = 1×V₂ → V₂ = 400 mL. Water to add = 400−40 = 360 mL.

Review Mole Concept and Stoichiometry notesStart timed chapter practice