For the redox reaction, xMnO−4+yC2O2−4+zH+→Mn2++CO2+H2O, the value of x,y and z for the balanced reaction are, respectively :
A
2,5,16
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B
16,5,2
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C
5,16,2
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D
2,16,5
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Solution
The correct option is B2,5,16 The balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of oxalate ion by permanganate ion in acidic medium is as given below: 2MnO−4+5C2O2−4+16H+→2Mn2++10CO2+8H2O Thus, the value of x,y and z for the balanced reaction are 2,5 and 16 respectively.