When KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent and ultimately forms MnO−24, MnO2, Mn2O3 and Mn+2, then the number of electrons transferred in each case respectively, is :
A
4,3,1,5
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B
1,5,3,7
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C
1,3,4,5
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D
3,5,7,1
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Solution
The correct option is D1,3,4,5 The oxidation numbers of manganese in KMnO4,MnO2−4,MnO2,Mn2O3 and Mn2+ are +7,+6,+4,+3 and +2 respectively. Hence, the number of electrons transferred during conversion of KMnO4 to MnO2−4,MnO2,Mn2O3 and Mn2+ are +1,+3,+4 and +5 respectively.