Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 192

Question: A 400 mg iron capsule contains 100 mg of ferrous fumarate, (CHCOO)2Fe . The percentage of iron pasent in it is approximately

Options:

A) 33%

B) 25%

C) 14%

D) 8%

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Molecular weight of (CHCOO)2Fe=170

Fe present in 100mg of (CHCOO)2Fe

=56170×100mg=32.9mg

This is present in 400mg of capsule % of Fe in capsule =32.9400×100=8.2 .



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