A solution of KMnO 4 on reduction yields either a colorless solution or a brown precipitate or a green solution depending on the pH of the solution. What different stages of the reduction do these represent and how are they carried out?

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A solution of KMnO 4 on reduction yields either a colorless solution or a brown precipitate or a green solution depending on the pH of the solution. What different stages of the reduction do these represent and how are they carried out?, The colorless solution represents the complete reduction to Mn(II) ions, while the brown precipitate represents partial reduction to Mn(IV) oxide., The colorless solution represents partial reduction to Mn(IV) oxide, while the brown precipitate represents complete reduction to Mn(II) ions., The colorless solution represents the partial reduction to Mn(IV) oxide, while the green solution represents complete reduction to Mn(II) ions., The brown precipitate represents the complete reduction to Mn(II) ions, while the green solution represents partial reduction to Mn(IV) oxide.

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Correct Option is : (A) The colorless solution represents the complete reduction to Mn(II) ions, while the brown precipitate represents partial reduction to Mn(IV) oxide.

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