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0.1 M solution of KI reacts with excess of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ and $\mathrm{KIO}_3$ solutions. According to equation

$$ 5 \mathrm{I}^{-}+\mathrm{IO}_3^{-}+6 \mathrm{H}^{+} \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{I}_2+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} $$

Identify the correct statements :

(A) 200 mL of KI solution reacts with 0.004 mol of $\mathrm{KIO}_3$

(B) 200 mL of KI solution reacts with 0.006 mol of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

(C) 0.5 L of KI solution produced 0.005 mol of $\mathrm{I}_2$

(D) Equivalent weight of $\mathrm{KIO}_3$ is equal to ( $\frac{\text { Molecular weight }}{5}$ )

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In the oxalic acid vs $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ (in the presence of dil $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ ) titration the solution needs to be heated initially to $60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, but no heating is required in Ferrous ammonium sulphate (FAS) vs $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ titration (in the presence of dil $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$)

Statement II: In oxalic acid vs $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ titration, the initial formation of $\mathrm{MnSO}_4$ takes place at high temperature, which then acts as catalyst for further reaction. In the case of FAS vs $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$, heating oxidizes $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ into $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ by oxygen of air and error may be introduced in the experiment.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Match the List - I with List - II

List - I
(Redox Reaction)
List - II
(Type of Redox Reaction)
(A) $\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{CH}_{4(\mathrm{~g})}+2 \mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \xrightarrow{\Delta} \mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \\ & +2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}\end{aligned}$ (I) Disproportionation reaction
(B) $2 \mathrm{NaH}_{(\mathrm{s})} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2 \mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}+\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$ (II) Combination reaction
(C) $\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_{5(\mathrm{~s})}+5 \mathrm{Ca}_{(\mathrm{s})} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2 \mathrm{~V}_{(\mathrm{s})} \\ & +5 \mathrm{CaO}_{(\mathrm{s})}\end{aligned}$ (III) Decomposition reaction
(D) $\begin{aligned} & 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{aq})} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}+ \\ & \mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\end{aligned}$ (IV) Displacement reaction

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Which of the following oxidation reactions are carried out by both $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$ and $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ in acidic medium?

A. $\Gamma^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{I}_2$

B. $\mathrm{S}^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{S}$

C. $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$

D. $\mathrm{I}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{IO}_3^{-}$

E. $\mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_3{ }^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}$

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The species which does not undergo disproportionation reaction is :

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Thiosulphate reacts differently with iodine and bromine in the reactions given below:

$$\begin{aligned} & 2 \mathrm{~S}_2 \mathrm{O}_3^{2-}+\mathrm{I}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{S}_4 \mathrm{O}_6^{2-}+2 \mathrm{I}^{-} \\ & \mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_3^{2-}+5 \mathrm{Br}_2+5 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}+4 \mathrm{Br}^{-}+10 \mathrm{H}^{+} \end{aligned}$$

Which of the following statement justifies the above dual behaviour of thiosulphate?

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The number of ions from the following that are expected to behave as oxidising agent is :

$$\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}, \mathrm{Sn}^{2+}, \mathrm{Pb}^{2+}, \mathrm{Tl}^{3+}, \mathrm{Pb}^{4+}, \mathrm{Tl}^{+}$$

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Match List I with List II.

LIST I
Reaction
LIST II
Type of redox reaction
A. $$
\mathrm{N}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}_{(\mathrm{g})}
$$
I. Decomposition
B. $$
2 \mathrm{~Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_{2(\mathrm{~s})} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO}_{(\mathrm{s})}+4 \mathrm{NO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}
$$
II. Displacement
C. $$
2 \mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaOH}_{(\mathrm{aq} .)}+\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}
$$
III. Disproportionation
D. $$
2 \mathrm{NO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+2^{-} \mathrm{OH}(\text { aq. }) \rightarrow \mathrm{NO}_{2(\mathrm{aq} .)}^{-}+\mathrm{NO}_{3(\text { aq. })}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}
$$
IV. Combination

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When $$\mathrm{MnO}_2$$ and $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$$ is added to a salt $$(\mathrm{A})$$, the greenish yellow gas liberated as salt (A) is :

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Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions?

(A) $\mathrm{Cu}^{+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}+\mathrm{Cu}$

(B) $3 \mathrm{MnO}_4^{2-}+4 \mathrm{H}^{+} \longrightarrow 2

\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}+\mathrm{MnO}_2+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

(C) $2 \mathrm{KMnO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{MnO}_4+\mathrm{MnO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2$

(D) $2 \mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}+3 \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow 5 \mathrm{MnO}_2+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}$

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In acidic medium, $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$ shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction:

$$ \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7{ }^{2-}+\mathrm{XH}^{+}+\mathrm{Ye}^{\ominus} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{~A}+\mathrm{ZH}_2 \mathrm{O} $$

$\mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}, \mathrm{Z}$ and $\mathrm{A}$ are respectively are :
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Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as shown below :

$$\mathrm{aCl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{b} \mathrm{OH}_{(\mathrm{aq})}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{c} \mathrm{ClO}_{(\mathrm{aq)}}^{-}+\mathrm{d} \mathrm{Cl}_{(\mathrm{aq})}^{-}+\mathrm{e} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}$$

The values of $$a, b, c$$ and $$d$$ in a balanced redox reaction are respectively :

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In alkaline medium, $$\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$$ oxidises $$\mathrm{I}^{-}$$ to

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Which of the following cannot function as an oxidising agent?

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : In redox titration, the indicators used are sensitive to change in $$\mathrm{pH}$$ of the solution.

Statement II : In acid-base titration, the indicators used are sensitive to change in oxidation potential.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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$$2 \mathrm{IO}_{3}^{-}+x \mathrm{I}^{-}+12 \mathrm{H}^{+} \rightarrow 6 \mathrm{I}_{2}+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$

What is the value of $$x$$ ?

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Which of the following options are correct for the reaction

$$2\left[\mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{CN})_{2}\right]^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{s}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Au}(\mathrm{s})+\left[\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{2-}(\mathrm{aq})$$

A. Redox reaction

B. Displacement reaction

C. Decomposition reaction

D. Combination reaction

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A compound 'X' is a weak acid and it exhibits colour change at pH close to the equivalence point during neutralization of NaOH with $$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}$$. Compound 'X' exists in ionized form in basic medium. The compound 'X' is

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $$\mathbf{A}$$ and the other is labelled as Reason $$\mathbf{R}$$.

Assertion A: Phenolphthalein is a $$\mathrm{pH}$$ dependent indicator, remains colourless in acidic solution and gives pink colour in basic medium.

Reason R: Phenolphthalein is a weak acid. It doesn't dissociate in basic medium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Which of the given reactions is not an example of disproportionation reaction?

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Which one of the following is an example of disproportionation reaction ?

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The oxidation states of 'P' in H4P2O7, H4P2O5 and H4P2O6, respectively, are :
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Identify the process in which change in the oxidation state is five :
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The oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, NO2, N2O and NO$$_3^ - $$ are in the order of :
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Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent.

Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.

Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below :
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While titrating dilute HCl solution with aqueous NaOH, which of the following will not be required?
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The compound that cannot act both as oxidising and reducing agent is :
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The redox reaction among the following is :
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Oxidation number of potassium in K2O. K2O2 and KO2 respectively is :
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An example of a disproportionation reaction is :
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The correct order of the oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, N2O, NO2 and N2O3 is :
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In order to oxidise a mixture of one mole of each of FeC2O4, Fe2(C2O4)3, FeSO4 and Fe2(SO4)3 in acidic medium, the number of moles of KMnO4 required is :
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50 mL of 0.5 M oxalic acid is needed to neutralize 25 mL of sodium hydroxide solution. The amount of NaOH in 50 mL of the given sodium hydroxide solution is -
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The hardness of a water sample (in terms of equivalents of CaCO3) containing 10–3 M CaSO4 is (Molar mass of CaSO4 = 136 g mol–1)
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In the reaction of oxalate with permanganate in acidic medium, the number of electrons involved in producing one molecule of CO2 is :
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Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction?
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The volume of 0.1N dibasic acid sufficient to neutralize 1 g of a base that furnishes 0.04 mole of OH in aqueous solution is :
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In which of the following reactions H2O2 acts as a reducing agent?
1. H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e- $$\to$$ 2H2O
2. H2O2 - 2e- $$\to$$ O2 + 2H+
3. H2O2 + 2e- $$\to$$ 2OH-
4. H2O2 + 2OH- - 2e- $$\to$$ O2 + 2H2O
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Consider the following reaction:

$$xMnO_4^- + yC_2O_4^{2-}$$ + zH+ $$\to$$ xMn2+ + 2yCO2 + $${z \over 2}{H_2}O$$

The value's of x, y and z in the reaction are, respectively :
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Which of the following chemical reactions depicts the oxidizing behaviour of H2SO4?
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Which of the following is a redox reaction ?
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Some $\mathrm{CO}_2$ gas was kept in a sealed container at a pressure of 1 atm and at 273 K . This entire amount of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ gas was later passed through an aqueous solution of $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2$. The excess unreacted $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2$ was later neutralized with 0.1 M of 40 mL HCl . If the volume of the sealed container of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ was $x$, then $x$ is ____________ $\mathrm{cm}^3$ (nearest integer). [Given : The entire amount of $\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})$ reacted with exactly half the initial amount of $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2$ present in the aqueous solution.]

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Only $$2 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$$ solution of unknown molarity is required to reach the end point of a titration of $$20 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of oxalic acid $$(2 \mathrm{M})$$ in acidic medium. The molarity of $$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$$ solution should be ________ M.

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In the reaction of potassium dichromate, potassium chloride and sulfuric acid (conc.), the oxidation state of the chromium in the product is $$(+)$$ _________.

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Number of moles of $$\mathrm{H}^{+}$$ ions required by $$1 \mathrm{~mole}$$ of $$\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$$ to oxidise oxalate ion to $$\mathrm{CO}_2$$ is _________.

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Total number of species from the following which can undergo disproportionation reaction is ________.

$$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{ClO}_3^{-}, \mathrm{P}_4, \mathrm{Cl}_2, \mathrm{Ag}, \mathrm{Cu}^{+1}, \mathrm{~F}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2, \mathrm{K}^{+}$$

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$$2 \mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}+\mathrm{bI}^{-}+\mathrm{cH}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow x \mathrm{I}_2+y \mathrm{MnO}_2+z \overline{\mathrm{O}} \mathrm{H}$$

If the above equation is balanced with integer coefficients, the value of $$z$$ is ________.

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The oxidation number of iron in the compound formed during brown ring test for NO$$_3^-$$ iron is ________.

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See the following chemical reaction:

$$\mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}^{2-}+\mathrm{XH}^{+}+6 \mathrm{~F}_{e}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{YCr}^{3+}+6 \mathrm{~F}_{e}^{3+}+\mathrm{Z} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$

The sum of $$\mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}$$ and $$\mathrm{Z}$$ is ___________

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In alkaline medium, the reduction of permanganate anion involves a gain of __________ electrons.

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The sum of oxidation state of the metals in $$\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CO})_{5}, \mathrm{VO}^{2+}$$ and $$\mathrm{WO}_{3}$$ is ___________.

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In ammonium - phosphomolybdate, the oxidation state of Mo is + ___________

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Sum of oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid and perbromic acid is ___________.

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The oxidation state of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is + _____________.

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The density of a monobasic strong acid (Molar mass 24.2 g/mol) is 1.21 kg/L. The volume of its solution required for the complete neutralization of 25 mL of 0.24 M NaOH is __________ $$\times$$ 10$$^{-2}$$ mL (Nearest integer)

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The normality of $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$$ in the solution obtained on mixing $$100 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.1 \,\mathrm{M} \,\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$$ with $$50 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.1 \,\mathrm{M}\, \mathrm{NaOH}$$ is _______________ $$\times 10^{-1} \mathrm{~N}$$. (Nearest Integer)

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$$20 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of $$0.02\, \mathrm{M}$$ hypo solution is used for the titration of $$10 \mathrm{~mL}$$ of copper sulphate solution, in the presence of excess of KI using starch as an indicator. The molarity of $$\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$$ is found to be ____________ $$\times 10^{-2} \,\mathrm{M}$$. [nearest integer]

Given : $$2 \,\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}+4 \,\mathrm{I}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{I}_{2}+\mathrm{I}_{2}$$

$$ \mathrm{I}_{2}+2 \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}^{2-} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{I}^{-}+\mathrm{S}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}^{2-} $$

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0.01 M KMnO4 solution was added to 20.0 mL of 0.05 M Mohr's salt solution through a burette. The initial reading of 50 mL burette is zero. The volume of KMnO4 solution left in the burette after the end point is _____________ mL. (nearest integer)

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The neutralization occurs when 10 mL of 0.1M acid 'A' is allowed to react with 30 mL of 0.05 M base M(OH)2. The basicity of the acid 'A' is __________.

[M is a metal]

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10.0 mL of 0.05 M KMnO4 solution was consumed in a titration with 10.0 mL of given oxalic acid dihydrate solution. The strength of given oxalic acid solution is _________ $$\times$$ 10$$-$$2 g/L.

(Round off to the nearest integer)
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Dichromate ion is treated with base, the oxidation number of Cr in the product formed is ___________.
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0.4 g mixture of NaOH, Na2CO3 and some inert impurities was first titrated with $${N \over {10}}$$ HCl using phenolphthalein as an indicator, 17.5 mL of HCl was required at the end point. After this methyl orange was added and titrated. 1.5 mL of same HCl was required for the next end point. The weight percentage of Na2CO3 in the mixture is ________. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
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The volume, in mL, of 0.02 M K2Cr2O7 solution required to react with 0.288 g of ferrous oxalate in acidic medium is _______.
(Molar mass of Fe = 56 g mol–1)
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A 100 mL solution was made by adding 1.43 g of Na2CO3.xH2O. The normality of the solution is 0.1 N. The value of x is _____.

(The atomic mass of Na is 23 g/mol)
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The oxidation states of transition metal atoms in K2Cr2O7, KMnO4 and K2FeO4, respectively, are x, y and z. The sum of x, y and z is _______.
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