In order to oxidize a mixture of one mole of each of FeC2O4, Fe2(C2O4)3, FeSO4, and Fe2(SO4)3 in acidic medium, the number of moles of KMnO4 required is:
A
1
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B
1.5
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C
2
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is C 2 n-factor of KMnO4=5 n-factor of FeSO4=1 n-factor of FeC2O4=3 n-factor of Fe2(C2O4)3=6 Fe2(SO4)3 does not react. We know, neqKMnO4=neq[FeC2O4+Fe2(C2O4)3+FeSO4 Let the number of moles of KMnO4 required be x, then 5x=1×3+1×6+1×1 ⇒x=2