JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3eq070
A mixture contains 0.100 mol of FeCX2OX4 and 0.0500 mol of FeX2(CX2OX4)X3. Assuming only FeX2+ and oxalate are oxidised, the moles of KMnOX4 required in acid are
A0.1 mol
B0.14 mol
C0.08 mol
D0.12 mol
Answer: D
Fe2+ comes only from FeC2O4: 0.100 mol, giving 0.100 mol electrons. Oxalate = 0.100 + 3 x 0.0500 = 0.250 mol, giving 0.500 mol electrons. Total = 0.600 mol e-, and KMnO4 = 0.600/5 = 0.120 mol.