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The total change in the oxidation state of manganese involved in the reaction of KMnO4 and potassiumJEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

Question

The total change in the oxidation state of manganese involved in the reaction of KMnO4 and potassium iodide in the acidic medium is_________________.

Answer: .

💡 Solution & Explanation

10KI + ) ( KMnO  – 8H2SO4  ) ( MnSO  + 8H2O + 5I2 + 6K2SO4 change on Oxidation number of Mn = ((+7) – (+2)) = 5

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