JEE Main20236 Apr 2023Evening ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
During the reaction of permanganate with thiosulphate, the change in oxidation of manganese occurs by value of 3 . Identify which of the below medium will favour the reaction.
Options
- ABoth aqueous acidic and neutral
- BAqueous neutral
- CBoth aqueous acidic and faintly alkaline
- DAqueous acidic
Correct answer
B. Aqueous neutral
Step-by-step solution
In neutral or weakly alkaline solution oxidation state of Mn changes by 3 unit. The reaction between permanganate and thiosulfate is a redox reaction, in which permanganate acts as an oxidizing agent and thiosulfate acts as a reducing agent. MnO 4 ⊝ + S 2 O 3 - 2 → MnO 2 + SO 4 - 2 This ionic mechanism is favoured in neutral aqueous medium.