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32 g of a sample of FeSO4.7H2O were dissolved in dilute sulphuric acid and water and its volume was made up to 1 litre. 25 mL of this solution required 20 mL of 0.02 M KMnO4 solution for complete oxidation. Calculate the mass % of FeSO4.7H2O in the sample.

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34.75
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69.5
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89.5
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 69.5
Fe+2Fe+3
nfactor=1
Comparing equivalents of FeSO47H2O and KMnO4
Let molarity of FeSO47H2O=M
25×M×1=20×0.02×5
M=0.08 Molar
No. of moles of FeSO4×7H2O=0.08 moles (Volume =1 Litre)
Mass of FeSO47H2O=0.08×278=22.24 gm
Mass%=22.2432×100=69.5%

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