COMEDK2023Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
In dilute alkaline solution MnO ₄⁻ changes to
Options
- AMn ₂ O ₃
- BMnO
- CMnO ₄²⁻
- DMnO ₂
Correct answer
D. MnO ₂
Step-by-step solution
In a dilute alkaline or neutral medium, the permanganate ion MnO ₄⁻ acts as an oxidizing agent and undergoes reduction to form manganese dioxide, MnO ₂ . The balanced chemical equation for this reduction is: 2 MnO ₄⁻ + H ₂ O + 3e⁻ 2 MnO ₂ + 2 OH ⁻ In this reaction, the oxidation state of manganese changes from +7 in MnO ₄⁻ to +4 in MnO ₂ . Answer: MnO ₂