KMnO4(m.w.=158) oxidises oxalic acid in acid medium to CO2 and water as follows: 5C2O42−+2MnO4−+16H+→10CO2+2Mn2++8H2O What is the equivalent weight of KMnO4?
A
158
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B
31.6
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C
39.5
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D
79
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Solution
The correct option is B31.6 MnO−4(Oxidation number ofMn=+7)→Mn2+(Oxidation number ofMn=+2) Equivalent mass of KMnO4=Molecular massChange in oxidation number =1585=31.6.