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When Ferrous sulphate acts as reductant, its equivalent weight is

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a

twice that of its molecular weight

b

equal to its molecular weight

c

one-half of its molecular weight

d

one-third of its molecular weight

answer is B.

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Reductant is also known as reducing agent means it helps in the reduction process by losing electrons from itself.

In Ferrous sulphate, FeSO4, iron (Fe) is present in +2 oxidation state and sulphur is present in the -2 oxidation state. When ferrous sulphate is present as reductant, it removes one electron and turns into +3 oxidation state.

Molecular weight of FeSO4 is:
FeSO4=55.8+32+(4×16)FeSO4=151.8

Equivalent weight of ferrous sulphate is
FeSO4=151.81=151.8
So, equivalent weight of ferrous sulphate is equal to the molecular weight of ferrous sulphate.

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When Ferrous sulphate acts as reductant, its equivalent weight is