The first synthesis of chlorine gas was achieved in 1774 by oxidizing NaCl(aq) and H 2 SO 4 (aq) with solid manganese (IV) oxide, MnO 2 , as follows: NaCl(aq) + H 2 SO 4 (aq) + MnO 2 (s) à Na 2 SO 4...

The first synthesis of chlorine gas was achieved in 1774 by oxidizing NaCl(aq) and H₂SO₄(aq) with solid manganese (IV) oxide, MnO₂, as follows:

NaCl(aq) + H₂SO₄(aq) + MnO₂(s) à Na₂SO₄ (aq) + MnCl₂(aq) + H₂O + Cl₂(g)

In a pilot scale verification, 0.5 kg of MnO₂ were reacted with 85% by mass H₂SO₄(aq), containing 0.5 kg solute, and 80% by mass NaCl(aq), containing 0.5 kg solute. The products were sent to a separator where gaseous products are separated from the solution. During the process of separation, 12% of water produced vaporized. Assuming 100% completion, calculate the % compositions of the solution and the gaseous streams.