KMnO4(mol. Wt=158) oxidizes acid in acidic medium to CO2 and water as follows. 5C2O2−4+2MnO−+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 D31.6 KMnO4 molecular weight= 158
5C2O2−4+2MnO−4+7+16H+⟶10CO2+2Mn2++2+8H2O
From above reaction we find that mn7+ reduced to Mn2+.