Q. Green vitriol is formed by
A) ${FeS}_{2} + H_{2}O + O_{2}$
B) ${FeS}_{2} + H_{2}O + {CO}_{2}$
C) ${FeS}_{2} + CO + {CO}_{2}$
D) ${FeS}_{2} + CO$
Explanation
(a)
Green vitriol is formed by oxidation of iron pyrite in presence of air and water.
$2{FeS}_{2} + 2H_{2}O + 7O_{2}\ \longrightarrow 2{FeSO}_{4} + 2H_{2}{SO}_{4}$
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