A 3.0 g sample of is dissolved in dil

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A 3.0 g sample of Cu2O\text{Cu}_2\text{O} is dissolved in dil. H2SO4\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 where it undergoes disproportionation quantitatively. The solution is filtered off and 8.3 g pure KI crystals are added to clear filtrate in order to precipitate CuI with evolution of I2\text{I}_2 . The solution is again filtered and boiled till all the I2\text{I}_2 is expelled. Now excess of an oxidizing agent is added to filtrate which liberates I2\text{I}_2 again. The liberated I2\text{I}_2 this time requires 10 mL of 1.0 N Na2S2O3\text{Na}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_3 solution. Calculate % by mass of Cu2O\text{Cu}_2\text{O} in sample.

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