1.

How is potassium permanganate (KMnO_(4)) prepared from MnO_(2) ? Write the equations.

Answer»

Solution :By fusion of `MnO_(2)` with an alkali metal hydroxide and an oxidizing agent `KNO_(3)` gives `K_(2)MnO_(4)` which on acidification gives PERMANGANATE.
`2MnO_(2)+4KOH+O_(2)RARR 2K_(2)MnO_(4)+2H_(2)O`
`3MnO_(2)^(-2) + 4H^(+)rarr2MnO_(4)^(-)+MnO_(2)+2H_(2)O`


Discussion

No Comment Found