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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 7. Redox reactions

Only \(2 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) solution of unknown molarity is required to reach the end point of a titration of \(20 \mathrm{~mL}\) of oxalic acid (\(2\) M) in acidic medium. The molarity of \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) solution should be _______ \(M\).

  1. A 8
  2. B 6
  3. C 5
  4. D 10
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(A) 8

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\(\text { eq. }\left(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\right)=\text { eq. }\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)\) \(\mathrm{M} \times 2 \times 5=2 \times 20 \times 2\) \(\mathrm{M}=8 \mathrm{M}\)