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The reaction of aqueous KMnO4 with H2O2 in acidic conditions gives:

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Mn4+ and O2
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Mn2+ and O2
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Mn2+ and O3
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Mn4+ and MnO2
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Solution

The correct option is D Mn2+ and O2
The reaction of aqueous KMnO4 with H2O2 in acidic conditions gives:

3H2SO4+2KMnO4+5H2O25O2+2MnSO4+8H2O+K2SO4

The oxidation number of Mn in MnSO4 is +2.

Hence, option B is correct.

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