MHB How Does Dilute Sulfuric Acid Affect the Titration of Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate?

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Dilute sulfuric acid is essential for preparing a standard solution of hydrated ammonium iron(II) sulfate to prevent the precipitation of iron(III) hydroxide, which can occur in concentrated acid. The titration of Fe2+ ions with potassium manganate(VII) requires an acidic medium to ensure complete oxidation, as indicated by the balanced reaction equation. The average volume of potassium manganate(VII) used was 20.45 cm3 for the oxidation process. Proper dilution of sulfuric acid helps maintain the necessary conditions for accurate titration results. Understanding the role of dilute sulfuric acid is crucial for successful titration experiments.
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A solution of (NH4)2SO4·FeSO4·6H2O (hydrated ammonium iron(II) sulfate), used as a primary
standard, was prepared by dissolving 8.82 g of the crystals in dilute sulfuric acid and making the
solution up to exactly 250 cm3 with deionised water. This standard solution was titrated in
25.0 cm3 portions, to which some more dilute sulfuric acid had been added, with a solution of
potassium manganate(VII) (KMnO4). On average, 20.45 cm3 of the potassium manganate(VII)
solution were required for complete oxidation of the Fe2+ ions.
The equation for the titration reaction is:

MnO4– + 5Fe2+ + 8H+→ Mn2+ + 5Fe3+ + 4H2O (b) Explain why it was necessary
(i) to use dilute sulfuric acid when preparing the standard solution from hydrated
ammonium iron(II) sulfate, why did the sulfuric acid had to be dilute does anyone know?
thanks
 
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