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The equivalent weight of iron in Fe2O3 would be -

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18.6
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26.66
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56
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112
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Solution

The correct option is A 18.6
The oxidation state (or valency) of Fe in Fe2O3 is +3.It means that 3 moles of electrons are required to reduce Fe3+ to Fe.
Therefore, the equivalent weight of iron in Fe2O3 is 55.8 / 3 = 18.6
Let assume the valency of Fe in Fe2O3 is X.
Then, 2X-(2 x 3) =0
X = 3

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