For the reaction between KMnO4 and H2O2, the number of electrons transferred per mole of H2O2 is:
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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Solution
The correct option is B Two The half reactions are: 2MnO−4+16H++10e−→2Mn2++8H2 5H2O2→5O2+10H++10e− The number of electron transferred per mole of hydrogen peroxide =10/5=2. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.