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Question

Potassium magnate (K₂MnO₄) is formed when

A

Cl₂ is passed into an aqueous solution of KMnO₄

B

MnO₂ is fused with KOH

C

Formaldehyde reacts with KMnO₄ in the presence of strong alkali

D

KMnO₄ reacts with conc. H₂SO₄

Answer

Formaldehyde reacts with KMnO₄ in the presence of strong alkali

Explanation

Solution

MnO₄^– is reduced to MnO₄^2– by HCHO in the presence of strong alkali.