E∘ for the half cells : MnO2+4H++2e−→Mn2++2H2Ois1.23VFe3++e−→Fe2+is0.77V Which of the following statements is true?
A
Fe3+ will reduce MnO2 to Mn2+
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B
Fe3+ will oxidize Mn2+ to MnO2
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C
MnO2 will oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+
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D
Mn2+ will oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+
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Solution
The correct option is CMnO2 will oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+ The overall reaction is: So Fe is getting oxidised from +2 to +3 while Mn is getting reduced from +4 to +2