The reaction of aqueous KMnO4 with H2O2 in acidic conditions gives
A
Mn4+ and O2
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B
Mn2+ and O2
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C
Mn2+ and O3
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D
Mn4+ and MnO2
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Solution
The correct option is BMn2+ and O2 Hydrogen peroxide is oxidized to H2O and O2. 2KMnO4+3H2SO4+5H2O2→ K2SO4+2MnSO4+8H2O+5O2
Or, 2MnO−4+5H2O2+6H+→2Mn2++8H2O+5O2