AIIMS2014Chemistryd and f Block Elements
KMnO ₄ in alkaline medium changes to
Options
- AMn ³⁺
- BMnO ₂
- CMnO ₄²⁻
- DMn ( OH )₄⁻
Correct answer
B. MnO ₂
Step-by-step solution
In alkaline solution, KMnO ₄ is first reduced to manganate and then to insoluble manganese dioxide. aligned & 2 KMnO ₄+ H ₂ O alkaline 2 MnO ₂+2 KOH &+3[ O ] aligned