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Hydrides of Group 16

KMnO4 acts as...

Question

$K M n O_{4}$ acts as an oxidizing agent in:

acidic medium only

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neutral and acidic media

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neutral and alkaline media

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neutral, acidic and alkaline media

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Solution

The correct option is D neutral, acidic and alkaline media
$K M n O_{4}$ is a strong oxidizing agent with Mn in +7 state. In acidic medium there is a change of 5 electrons whereas in neutral and basic medium it will acts as oxidising agent.

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