0.5 g of fuming H2SO4 (oleum) is diluted with water. This solution is completely neutralised by 26.7 mL of 0.4 N NaOH. The percentage of free SO3 in the sample is:
(c) Meq. of H2SO4 + Meq.Of SO3 = Meq. of NaOH
(0.5-a)/49*1000 +a/40*1000 = 26.7 x 0.4
a = 0.103
% of SO3 = 0.103/0.5*100 = 20.6%