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Question
On addition of small amount of \[\ce{KMnO4}\] to concentrated \[\ce{H2SO4}\], a green oily compound is obtained which is highly explosive in nature. Identify the compound from the following.
Options
\[\ce{Mn2O7}\]
\[\ce{MnO2}\]
\[\ce{MnSO4}\]
\[\ce{Mn2O3}\]
Solution
\[\ce{Mn2O7}\]
Explanation:
\[\ce{2KMnO4 + 2H2SO4 (Conic) -> Mn2O7 + 2KHO4 + H2O}\]
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