Which of the options can be ′X′ in the following reaction? MnO−4+H++X⟶No reaction
A
S2O2−3
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B
SO2
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C
SO2−4
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D
SO−23
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Solution
The correct option is CSO2−4 MnO−4 is an odixiding agent in an acidic medium. SO2−4 cannot be oxidised because S is in its highest oxidation state i.e. + 6.