AP EAMCET201922 Apr 2019Morning ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Aqueous sulphite reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to form (X(g) ). The liberated (X(g) ) is passed into acidified ( KMnO ₄ ) solution. What is the oxidation state of ( Mn ) in the product formed?
Options
- A+6
- B+4
- C+2
- D+3
Correct answer
C. +2
Step-by-step solution
Aqueous sulphite when reacts with sulphuric acid, it gives ( SO ₂(g) ) which when react (passed) with acidified ( KMnO ₄ ) gives ( Mn ²⁺ ) ions as follows: (i) ( SO ₃²⁻+ H ₂ SO ₄ SO ₄²⁻+ SO ₂+ H ₂ O ) (ii) (5 SO ₂+2 KMnO ₄+2 H ₂ O K ₂ SO ₄ ) (+2 MnSO ₄+2 H ₂ SO ₄ ) ( ) Oxidation state of ( Mn ) in ( MnSO ₄ ) is +2. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.