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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:

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1
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1.5
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2
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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


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