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Why does KMnO4 undergo different conversions with acidic, basic and neutral mediums?

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Q. If equivalent weight of

K M n O_{4}

E

Molecular weight for

K M n O_{4}

in acidic and weakly basic (or neutral) medium respectively is:

K M n O_{4}

acts as an oxidising agent in acidic, basic or neutral medium. Reason:

K M n O_{4}

oxidises ferrous sulphate to ferric sulphate.

K M n O_{4}

acts as an oxidant in neutral, basic and acidic medium. Its final product under these conditions would be respectively:

Q. Assertion :Moles of KMnO4 required for oxidation of Fe2 in acidic and basic medium will be different. Reason: Final oxidation state to which M will be reduced will be different in case of acidic and basic medium.

Q. Molecular weight of

K M n O_{4}

in acidic medium and neutral medium will be respectively.

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