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The following titration method is given to determine the total content of the species with variable oxidation states. Answer the question given at the end of it.
A quantity of 25.0 mL of solution containing both Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions is titrated with 25.0 mL of 0.02 M KMnO4 (in dilute H2SO4). As a result, all of the Fe2+ ions are oxidised to Fe3+ ions. Next 25 mL of the original solution is treated with Zn metal. Finally, the solution requires 40.0 mL of the same KMnO4 solution for oxidation to Fe3+.
MnO4+5Fe2++8H+Mn2++5Fe3++4H2O
Above titration takes place in acidic medium. Acid chosen is :

A
H2SO4
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HCl
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C
CH3COOH
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D
HCOOH
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Solution

The correct option is D CH3COOH
CH3COOH is used in the above titration.
Because if we use H2SO4 or HCl, it gets decomposed and if HCOOH is used, it gets oxidised by KMnO4.

Hence, they cannot be used.

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