KMnO4 oxidises I– in acidic and neutral/faintly alkaline solution, respectively, to : (A) IO3– and I — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
KMnO4 oxidises I– in acidic and neutral/faintly alkaline solution, respectively, to : (A) IO3– and IO3– (B) I2 and IO3– (C) I2 and I2 (D) IO3– and I2
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
In acidic medium 2MnO4– + 10 I– + 16H+ 2Mn2+ + 8H2O + 5I2 In neutral or faintly alkaline medium 2MnO4– + I– + H2O 2MnO2 + 2OH– + IO3– | JEE(Main) 2023 | DATE : 30-01-2023 (SHIFT-2) | PAPER-1 | CHEMISTRY PAGE # 2
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