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Question
Give an example (reaction) of oxidizing reaction of KMnO4 in acidic medium.
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Solution
In acidic medium, iodine is liberated from potassium iodide.
\[\ce{10I^- + 2MnO^-_4 + 16H^+ -> 2Mn^2+ + 8H2O + 5I_2}\]
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Chemical Properties of KMnO4
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