NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
Permanganate(VII) ion, ( MnO ⁻ ) in basic solution oxidises iodide ion, ( I ⁻ ) to produce molecular iodine (I2) and manganese (IV) oxide (MnO2). Write a balanced ionic equation to represent this redox reaction.
Options
- AMnO ₄⁻+3 I ⁻+4 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+2 H ₂ O
- BMnO ₄⁻+3 I ⁻+2 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+ H ₂ O
- CMnO ₄⁻+2 I ⁻+4 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+2 H ₂ O
- DMnO ₄⁻+2 I ⁻+2 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+ H ₂ O
Correct answer
A. MnO ₄⁻+3 I ⁻+4 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+2 H ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) MnO ₄⁻+3 I ⁻+4 OH ⁻ I ₂+ MnO ₂+2 H ₂ O