KVPY2015ChemistryRedox Reactions
MnO ₂ when fused with KOH and oxidized in air gives a dark green compound X . In acidic X . In acidic solution, X undergoes disproportion to give an intense purple compound Y and MnO ₂ . The compounds X and Y . respectively, are
Options
- AK ₂ MnO ₄ and KMnO ₄
- BMn ₂ O ₇ and KMnO ₄
- CK ₂ MnO ₄ and Mn ₂ O ₇
- DKMnO ₄ and K ₂ MnO ₄
Correct answer
A. K ₂ MnO ₄ and KMnO ₄
Step-by-step solution
2 MnO ₂+4 KOH + O ₂ 2 ~K ₂ MnO ₄+2 H ₂ O 3 ~K ₂ MnO ₄+4 HCl 2 KMnO ₄+ MnO ₂+4 KCl +2 H ₂ O