The reaction of aqueous KMn O 4 with H 2 O 2 in acidic conditions gives

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The reaction of aqueous

KMn O_{4}

with

H_{2} O_{2}

in acidic conditions gives

ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET

Options:

A $M n^{4 +}$ and $Mn O_{2}$
B $M n^{2 +}$ and $O_{2}$
C $M n^{4 +}$ and $O_{2}$
D $M n^{2 +}$ and $O_{3}$

Solution:

2978 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

M n^{2 +}

and

O_{2}

KMn O_{4}

is a strong oxidising agent & wll oxidise

H_{2} O_{2}

to

O_{2} .

2 K M n O_{4} + 3 H_{2} S O_{4} + 5 H_{2} O_{2} \to K_{2} S O_{4} + 2 M n S O_{4} + 8 H_{2} O + 5 O_{2}

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