NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
Reduction of metal centre in aqueous permanganate ion involves (1) 5 electrons in neutral medium (2) 5 electrons in acidic medium (3) 3 electrons in neutral medium (4) 3 electrons in alkaline medium
Options
- A1,2
- B2,3
- C1,3
- D2,3,4
Correct answer
B. 2,3
Step-by-step solution
In acidic medium M n O 4 - + 8 H + + 5 e - 1 → M n 2 + + 4 H 2 O In neutral medium Mn O 4 - + 2 H 2 O + 3 e - → Mn O 2 + 4O H - Hence, number of electrons gained in acidic and neutral mediums are 5 and 3 electrons respectively.