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Applications of Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cell

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Question

Following reaction is:
$M n O_{4}^{-} (a q) ⟶ M n O_{4}^{2 -} (a q)$

reduction

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oxidation

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neither oxidation nor reduction

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B reduction
The unbalanced half reaction $M n O_{4}^{-} (a q) ⟶ M n O_{4}^{2 -} (a q)$ is reduction.
The oxidation number of Mn in $M n O_{4}^{-}$ and $M n O_{4}^{2 -}$ is +7 and +6 respectively.
Thus, there is decrease in the oxidation number which indicates reduction.

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(d) + SO₂(g) → Cr³⁺ (aq) + (aq) (in acidic solution)

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Fe²⁺(aq) + Cr₂O₇^2-(aq) → Fe³⁺ (aq) + Cr³⁺(aq)

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