The dand fblock elements - Result Question 39

####39. Name the gas that can readily decolourise acidified KMnO4 solution :

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(a) SO2

(b) NO2

(c) P2O5

(d) CO2

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Solution:

  1. (a) Potassium permanganate has a purple colour. When sulphur dioxide reacts with potassium permanganate, the solution decolourises.

5SO2+2KMnO4+2H2O2H2SO4+2MnSO4 +K2SO4



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