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KMnO4 decomposes on heating at 513 K to form O2 along with
ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A MnO2& K2O2
  • B K2MnO4&Mn
  • C Mn&KO2
  • D K2MnO4&MnO2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: K2MnO4&MnO2

Potassium permanganate decomposes when heated, the oxidation state of manganese changes as the oxidation state of KMnO4 is +7 decomposes to potassium manganate which oxidation state is +6 and manganese dioxide its oxidation state is +4.

It is a redox reaction in which Mn which undergo both oxidation and reduction such type of reaction is known as a disproportionation reaction.

2KMnO4513 KK2MnO4+MnO2+O2

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