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Question

On reduction of $KMnO_4$ by oxalic acid in acidic the oxidation number of Mn changes.What is the magnitude of this change ?

A

From 7 to 2

B

From 6 to 2

C

From 5 to 2

D

From 7 to 4

Answer

From 7 to 2

Explanation

Solution

Mn changes from oxidation no. of +7 in $KMnO_4$ to +2 in $Mn^{+2}$