Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 352
Question: For the redox reaction $ Mn{{O}^{-}}_4 $ $ + $ $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ $ + $ $ {{H}^{+}} $ $ \to M{{N}^{2+}} $ $ +CO_2 $ $ +H_2O $ the correct coefficients of the reactants for the balanced reaction are
Options:
A) $ MnO_4^{-} $ $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ $ {{H}^{+}} $ 2 5 16
B) $ MnO_4^{-} $ $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ $ {{H}^{+}} $ 16 5 2
C) $ MnO_4^{-} $ $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ $ {{H}^{+}} $ 5 16 2
D) $ MnO_4^{-} $ $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ $ {{H}^{+}} $ 2 16 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] The balance equation is $ 2MnO_4^{2-}+5C_2O_4^{2-}+16{{H}^{+}}\to 2M{{n}^{2+}}+10CO_2+8H_2O $
