Manganese ions (Mn2+ can be oxidised by persulphate ions S2O2−8 according to the following half - equations , S2O82− + 2e−→2SO2−4 Mn2+ + 4 H2O→MnO−4 + 8 H+ + 5e− How many moles of S2O2−8 are required to oxidise 1 mole of Mn2+?
A
2.5
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B
2
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C
11
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D
0.4
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Solution
The correct option is A 2.5 in this reaction 2.5 moles are required to oxidised 1 mole of magnese