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MnO2 on ignition converts into Mn3O4. A sample of pyrolusite having 75%MnO2,20% inert impurities and rest water is ignited in air to constant weight. What is the percentage of Mn in the ignited sample?

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24.6%
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37%
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55.24%
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74.05%
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Solution

The correct option is C 55.24%
Let the weight of sample be xg. Then, weight of MnO2 is 0.75xg.
Moles of MnO2=0.75x87.
Weight of Mn=0.75x87×55=0.474x.
3MnO2Mn3O4+O2.
Weight of Mn3O4 produced=0.75x87×13×229=0.658xg.
Total weight of residue=0.658x+0.2x (weight of impurities).
% of Mn in residue =0.474x0.858x×100=55.24.

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