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The number of mole of potassium salt i.e. `KHC_(2)O_(4)H_(2)C_(2)O_(4).2H_(2)O` oxidized by 4 mole of potassium permanganate ion is :

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To solve the problem of how many moles of potassium salt (KHC₂O₄H₂C₂O₄·2H₂O) are oxidized by 4 moles of potassium permanganate (KMnO₄), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the oxidation states The potassium salt contains oxalate ions (C₂O₄²⁻). In the oxalate ion, the oxidation state of carbon can be determined. The overall charge of the oxalate ion is -2. **Hint:** Remember that the oxidation state of oxygen is typically -2. Use the formula for the charge balance to find the oxidation state of carbon. ### Step 2: Calculate the change in oxidation state In the oxalate ion (C₂O₄²⁻), the oxidation state of carbon is +3. When it is oxidized to carbon dioxide (CO₂), the oxidation state of carbon becomes +4. The change in oxidation state for one carbon atom is: - From +3 to +4 = +1 Since there are 2 carbon atoms in the oxalate ion, the total change in oxidation state for one C₂O₄²⁻ ion is: - Total change = 2 × (+1) = +2 **Hint:** Consider how many carbon atoms are in the oxalate ion and how their oxidation states change during the reaction. ### Step 3: Determine the equivalent factor for KMnO₄ Potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) is reduced from +7 (in MnO₄⁻) to +2 (in Mn²⁺). The change in oxidation state for manganese is: - From +7 to +2 = -5 **Hint:** Identify the change in oxidation state for the species being reduced (Mn in KMnO₄). ### Step 4: Calculate the number of equivalents The number of equivalents for the potassium salt (KHC₂O₄H₂C₂O₄·2H₂O) can be calculated using the formula: - \( n = \text{Total change in oxidation state} / \text{Change per mole} \) For the potassium salt: - Change per mole = 2 (from step 2) For KMnO₄: - Change per mole = 5 (from step 3) ### Step 5: Use the equivalence relation Using the equivalence relation: - \( N_1V_1 = N_2V_2 \) Where: - \( N_1 \) = number of equivalents of KMnO₄ - \( V_1 \) = volume of KMnO₄ (in moles) - \( N_2 \) = number of equivalents of potassium salt - \( V_2 \) = volume of potassium salt (in moles) Given that we have 4 moles of KMnO₄: - \( N_1 = 4 \) moles (since each mole of KMnO₄ corresponds to 5 equivalents) Thus, we can set up the equation: - \( 4 \text{ moles} \times 5 = N_2 \times V_2 \) ### Step 6: Solve for the number of moles of potassium salt Since \( N_2 \) for the potassium salt is 2 (from step 4): - \( 4 \times 5 = N_2 \times 2 \) - \( 20 = N_2 \times 2 \) - \( N_2 = 10 \) Thus, the number of moles of potassium salt oxidized by 4 moles of potassium permanganate is **10 moles**. ### Final Answer: The number of moles of potassium salt oxidized by 4 moles of potassium permanganate is **10 moles**. ---

To solve the problem of how many moles of potassium salt (KHC₂O₄H₂C₂O₄·2H₂O) are oxidized by 4 moles of potassium permanganate (KMnO₄), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the oxidation states The potassium salt contains oxalate ions (C₂O₄²⁻). In the oxalate ion, the oxidation state of carbon can be determined. The overall charge of the oxalate ion is -2. **Hint:** Remember that the oxidation state of oxygen is typically -2. Use the formula for the charge balance to find the oxidation state of carbon. ### Step 2: Calculate the change in oxidation state ...
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