NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3rx116
Molar volume at STP is 22.4L/mol. Excess acidified KMnOX4 oxidises 0.1 mol of oxalate, CX2OX4X2−, completely to COX2. The volume of COX2 produced at STP is:
A2.24 L
B4.48 L
C8.96 L
D0.90 L
Answer: B
Each CX2OX4X2− gives 2 COX2 (CX2OX4X2−2COX2+2eX−), so 0.1×2=0.2 mol COX2. Volume =0.2×22.4=4.48L.