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MnO42- undergoes disproportionation reaction in acidic medium but MnO4– does not. Give reason.

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In MnO4- , Mn is in the highest oxidation state i.e. +7. Therefore, it does not undergo disproportionation. MnO42– undergoes disproportionation as follows :

3MnO42– + 4H+ → 2MnO4 + MnO2 + 2H2O



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