JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3rx205
0.120 g of pyrite, FeSX2 (molar mass 120), is completely oxidised by acidified KMnOX4 to FeX3+ and SOX4X2−. The volume of 0.0200 M KMnOX4 needed is:
A30 mL
B130 mL
C110 mL
D150 mL
Answer: D
In FeSX2, Fe is +2 and each S is -1. Fe: +2 to +3 gives 1 electron; each S: -1 to +6 gives 7 electrons, so 14 for two S. n-factor = 15. meq = 1.00×15=15. Normality of permanganate = 0.100 N, so V = 15/0.100 = 150 mL.