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The equivalent weight of FeC2O4 when it reacts with acidified KMnO4 is:

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144
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72
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48
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24
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Solution

The correct option is C 48
Reaction of FeC2O4 with KMnO4 is,

5FeC2O4+6KMnO4+24H2SO43K2SO4+6MnSO4+5Fe+3(SO4)3+24H2O+10CO2

So, Fe is oxidized to +2 to +3
C is oxidised from +3 to +4

So, nfactor=1+2×1=3

Equivalent weight = Molecularweightnfactor
=1443=48

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