D-And F-Block Elements Ques 32

Question: KMnO4 in basic medium is reduced to

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Options:

A) K2MnO4

B) MnO2

C) Mn(OH)2

D) Mn2+

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

KMnO4 is first reduced to manganate and then to insoluble manganese dioxide. Colour changes first from purple to green and finally becomes colourless.

2KMnO7+2KOH2K2MnO4+H2O+O

2K2MnO4+2H2O2MnO2+4KOH+2O

2KMnO2+H2Oalkaline2MnO2+2KOH+3[O]



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