JEE MainChemistryd and f Block Elements
Potassium permanganate ( KMnO ₄ ) acts as a strong oxidising agent. When it reacts with an iodide salt in a neutral or faintly alkaline medium, it oxidises the iodide ion. The overall change in the oxidation state of iodine in this reaction is
Options
- A1
- B3
- C5
- D6
Correct answer
D. 6
Step-by-step solution
In a neutral or faintly alkaline medium, KMnO ₄ oxidises iodide ( I ^- ) to iodate ( IO ₃^- ). The oxidation state of iodine in the iodide ion ( I ^- ) is -1 . Let the oxidation state of iodine in the iodate ion ( IO ₃^- ) be x . x + 3(-2) = -1 x = +5 The change in the oxidation state of iodine is |+5 - (-1)| = 6 . Answer: 6