JEE Main202429 Jan 2024Morning ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
KMnO 4 decomposes on heating at 513 K to form O 2 along with
Options
- AMnO 2 & K 2 O 2
- BK 2 MnO 4 & Mn
- CMn & KO 2
- DK 2 MnO 4 & MnO 2
Correct answer
D. K 2 MnO 4 & MnO 2
Step-by-step solution
Potassium permanganate decomposes when heated, the oxidation state of manganese changes as the oxidation state of KMnO 4 is + 7 decomposes to potassium manganate which oxidation state is + 6 and manganese dioxide its oxidation state is + 4 . It is a redox reaction in which Mn which undergo both oxidation and reduction such type of reaction is known as a disproportionation reaction. 2 KMnO 4 → 513 K K 2 MnO 4 + MnO 2 + O 2