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Question:

The composition of a sample of wustite is Fe0.92O. What percentage of the iron is present in the form of Fe(III)?

15.05

23.6

7.08

5

Solution:

From the valency of Fe(II) and Fe(III) it is clear that three Fe(II) ions will be replaced by two Fe(III) causing a loss of one iron. Total loss of iron from one molecule of FeO = 1 - 0.93 = 0.07. Hence, total Fe(III) present in one molecule of FeO = 2 × 0.07 = 0.14. Total number of Fe(II) and Fe(III) present in one molecule of FeO = 0.93. Hence, percentage of Fe(III) = 0.14 × 100 / 0.93 = 15.05