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2MnO4-+bC2O42-+cH+xMn2++yCO2+zH2O
If the above equation is balanced with integer coefficients, the value of c is _______ . (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 16

Writing the half reaction

Reduction half reaction 

MnO4-Mn2+

balancing oxygen 

MnO4-Mn2++4H2O

balancing Hydrogen 

8H++MnO4-Mn2++4H2O

balancing charge 

5e-+8H++MnO4-Mn2++4H2O

Oxidation half 

C2O42-CO2
Balancing carbon

C2O42-2CO2

Balancing charge

C2O42-2CO2+2e-

Net equation

16H++2MnO4-+5C2O42-10CO2+2Mn2++8H2O

So c=16

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