When I^ - is oxidised by MnO_4^ - in alkaline medium, I^ - converts...
When I−is oxidised by MnO4−in alkaline medium, I−converts into
Options
AIO3−
BI2
CIO4−
DI0−
Correct answer
A. IO3−
Step-by-step solution
When I−is oxidised by MnO4−in alkaline medium, I−converts into IO3−. The reaction occurs as follows.
2KMnO4+2KOH⟶K2MnO4+H2O+[O]K2MnO4+2H2O⟶2MnO2+4KOH+2[O]22KMO4+H2O Alkaline 2MnO2+2KOH+3[O]KI+3[O]⟶KIO3
i.e. IO3−-ion