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Question

In alkaline medium, $\text{MnO}_4^-$ oxidizes $\text{I}^-$ to:

$\text{IO}_4^-$

$\text{IO}^-$

$\text{I}_2$

$\text{IO}_3^-$

Answer

$\text{IO}_3^-$

Explanation

Solution

The reaction of MnO4- in an alkaline medium with I- produces IO3- as the product.
2MnO4- + H2O + I- → 2MnO2 + 2OH- + IO3-
Thus, the oxidation of I- in the presence of MnO4- under alkaline conditions leads to the formation of IO3-.
So, the correct answer is : Option (4)

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