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Standard XII
Chemistry
Potassium Permanganate
In acidic med...
Question
In acidic medium
M
n
O
2
−
4
:
A
disproportionates to
M
n
O
2
and
M
n
O
−
4
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B
is oxidised to
M
n
O
−
4
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C
is reduced to
M
n
O
2
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D
is reduced to
M
n
2
+
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Solution
The correct option is
A
disproportionates to
M
n
O
2
and
M
n
O
−
4
In acidic medium,
Reaction:
2
M
n
O
2
−
4
H
+
→
M
n
O
2
+
M
n
O
−
4
+6 +4 +7
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