Manipal MET2019ChemistryRedox Reactions
In acid medium MnO ₄⁻ is reduced to Mn ²⁺ , by a reducing agent. Then the equivalent mass of KMnO ₄ is given by ( M= molecular mass )
Options
- AM / 2
- BM
- CM / 5
- DM / 3
Correct answer
C. M / 5
Step-by-step solution
⁺⁷ MnO ₄⁻ Mn ⁺² (Acid medium). Change aligned & in oxidation number =+5 Equivalent weight & aligned of KMnO ₄ & = Molecular weight of KMnO ₄ Change in oxidation number & = M 5 aligned aligned