Question
Chemistry Question on Redox reactions
In the reaction between moist SO2 and acidified permanganate solution :
A
SO2 is oxidised to SO42-
MnO4- is reduced to MnO2+
B
SO2 is reduced to S
MnO4- is oxidised to MnO4
C
SO2 is oxidised to SO32-
MnO4- is reduced to MnO2
D
SO2 is reduced to H2S
MnO4- is oxidised to MnO4
Answer
SO2 is oxidised to SO42-
MnO4- is reduced to MnO2+
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option (A) : SO2 is oxidised to SO42-
MnO4- is reduced to MnO2+