NEETChemistryChemical Kinetics
What happens to potassium permanganate (KMnO 4 ) in a mixture with oxalic acid (H 2 C 2 O 4 ) when the temperature is increased?
Options
- AIt decolorizes slower.
- BIt has no effect on its decolorization.
- CIt decolorizes faster.
- DIt reverses its decolorization.
Correct answer
C. It decolorizes faster.
Step-by-step solution
Potassium permanganate decolorizes faster at a higher temperature when mixed with oxalic acid.