An iron sample contains 18%Fe3O4. What is the amount of Fe3O4 so that it is precipitated as Fe2O3 which weighs 0.40 g?
A
2.15 g
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B
1.075 g
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C
4.30 g
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D
2.01 g
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Solution
The correct option is C2.15 g Fe3O4⟶1.5Fe2O3 1mol1.5mol 232g240g ?0.40g Fe3O4requiredby0.40gFe2O3=232240×0.4=0.3867g(pure)=0.3867×10018g=2.15gimpureFe3O4.