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The number of moles of $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$ required to oxidize one equivalent of $\mathrm{Kl}$ in the presence of sulfuric acid is
ChemistryRedox ReactionsKVPYKVPY 2014 (SB/SX)
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  • A 5
  • B 2
  • C $1 / 2$
  • D $1 / 5$
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The correct answer is: $1 / 5$
$\quad$ Valency factor of $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}=5$
$5 \mathrm{e}^{-}+\mathrm{MnO}_{4}^{-}+8 \mathrm{H}^{+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Mn}^{+2}+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$

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