When $K M n O_{4}$ reacts with acidified $F e S O_{4}$ _________

Only

F e S O_{4}

is oxidised

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Only

K M n O_{4}

is oxidised

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F e S O_{4}

is oxidized and

K M n O_{4}

is reduced

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K M n O_{4}

and

F e S O_{4}

oxidised

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Solution

The correct option is B $F e S O_{4}$ is oxidized and $K M n O_{4}$ is reduced
As $K M n O_{4}$ is oxidising agent so when $K M n O_{4}$ reacts with acidified $F e S O_{4}$ , it reduces and $F e S O_{4}$ oxidises.

Option C is correct.

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Question 6

A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears.

Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?

(a) ${KMnO}_{4}$ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidises ${FeSO}_{4}$ .
(b) ${FeSO}_{4}$ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidises ${KMnO}_{4}$ .
(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.
(d) ${KMnO}_{4}$ is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of ${FeSO}_{4}$ to a colourless compound.