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Question

Chemistry Question on d block elements

How many electrons are involved during the oxidation reaction of KMnO4KMnO_4 in acidic medium ?

A

11

B

33

C

55

D

44

Answer

55

Explanation

Solution

Reaction of KMnO4KMnO_{4} in acidic medium :
MnO4+8H++5eMn2++4H2OMnO^{-}_{4}+8H^{+}+5e^{-} \to Mn^{2+}+4H_{2}O