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Reduction of the metal centre in aqueous permanganate ion involvesA. `3 e^(-)` in neutral mediumB. `5 e^(-)` in neutral mediumC. `3 e^(-)` in alkaline mediumD. `5 e^(-)` in acidic medium |
Answer» Correct Answer - A::D In acidic medium `MnO_(4)^(-) rarr Mn^(2+)` (v.f = 5) In neutral /basic medium `MnO_(4)^(-) rarr MnO_(2)` (v. f. = 3) In strongly basic medium `MnO_(4)^(-) rarr MnO_(4)^(2-)` (v.f. = 1) |
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