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KMnO4 (mol. wt. = 158) oxidizes oxalic acid in acidic medium to CO2 and water as follows
5C2O42-+2MnO4-+16H+10CO2+2Mn2++8H2O
What is the equivalent weight of KMnO4 ?
ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET
Options:
  • A 158
  • B 31.6
  • C 39.5
  • D 79
Solution:
1585 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 31.6
MnO4-+8H++5e-Mn2++4H2O
Equivalent weight of KMnO4 in acidic medium =molecularweight5=1585=31.6

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