NEET2019Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
When neutral or faintly alkaline KMnO ₄ is treated with potassium iodide, iodide ion is converted into ' X '. ' X ' is
Options
- AI ₂
- BIO ₄⁻
- CIO ₃⁻
- DIO ⁻
Correct answer
C. IO ₃⁻
Step-by-step solution
When neutral or faintly alkaline KMnO ₄ is treated with potassium iodide, KMnO ₄ is converted into MnO ₂ while iodide ( I ⁻ ) ion is converted inot IO ₃⁻ (iodate). The reaction takes place as follows: