UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper III
Q4(a). Permanganate–chromate mixture
Question
A 0.24 g mixture of KMnO₄ and K₂CrO₄ liberates iodine from acidic KI that requires 60 mL of 0.1 N thiosulfate. Find percentages of Mn and Cr.
Answer in brief
Mn = 20.51%; Cr = 10.98% by mass.
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All parts of Question 4
- 4(a) Permanganate–chromate mixture10 marks
- 4(b) Free nickel with excess EDTA10 marks
- 4(c) Redox and acid–base indicators10 marks