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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

Aqueous sulphite reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to form \(X(g)\). The liberated \(X(g)\) is passed into acidified \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) solution. What is the oxidation state of \(\mathrm{Mn}\) in the product formed?

  1. A 6
  2. B 4
  3. C 2
  4. D 3
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(C) 2

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Aqueous sulphite when reacts with sulphuric acid, it gives \(\mathrm{SO}_2(g)\) which when react (passed) with acidified \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) gives \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\) ions as follows: (i)…
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