A solution contains mixture of H2SO4 and H2C2O4.H2O. 25 mL of this solution requires 35.5 mL of N10NaOH for neutralization and 23.45 mL of N10KMnO4 for oxidation. Calculate the strength of H2C2O4 (in g/L).
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Solution
Let meq. of H2SO4 and H2C2O4 be a and b respectively.
Acid-base reaction of H2SO4 and H2C2O4 with NaOH is taking place. In 25 mL solution: Meq.ofH2SO4+Meq.ofH2C2O4=Meq.ofNaOH a+b=35.5×110 or, a+b=3.55 ......... (i)
Redox change of H2C2O4 with KMnO4. Mn7++5e⟶Mn2+ (C3+)2⟶2C4++2e In 25 mL solution: Meq.ofH2C2O4=Meq.ofoxalicacid or, b=23.45×110=2.345 ........ (ii)
By equations (i) and (ii), Meq.ofH2SO4=a=3.55−2.345=1.205