Consider the following reaction: Mx++MnO⊝4→MO⊝3+Mn2+ If 1 mol of MnO⊝4 oxidises 1.67 mol of Mx+ to MO⊝3, then the value of x in the reaction is :
A
2
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B
3
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C
4
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D
5
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Solution
The correct option is A2 Given the following reaction: Mx++MnO⊝4→MO⊝3+Mn2+ The half cell reactions are as follows: MnO⊝4+8H⨁+5e−→Mn2++4H2O Mx++3H2O→MO⊝3+6H⨁+(5−x)e− mEq. of MnO2−4≡ mEq. of Mx+ 1×5≡[1.67×(5−x)]⇒5−x=3⇒x=2 Therefore, x is 2.