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KMnO4(mol. Wt=158) oxidizes acid in acidic medium to CO2 and water as follows.
5C2O24+2MnO+16H+10CO2+2Mn2++8H2O
What is the equivalent weight of KMnO4?

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158
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31.6
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39.5
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79
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Solution

The correct option is D 31.6
KMnO4 molecular weight= 158
5C2O24+2MnO4+7+16H+10CO2+2Mn2++2+8H2O
From above reaction we find that mn7+ reduced to Mn2+.
n-factor=5
Equivalent weight= Molecularweightnfactor
=1585
=31.6g per equivalent.

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