Question

The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in a basic medium is ______. 

Options

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• 1

• 4

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Answer 1

The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in a basic medium is 4.

Explanation:

\[\ce{2K\overset{+7}{Mn}O4 + 3H2O2 ->[basic medium] 2\overset{+4}{Mn}O2 + 3O2 + 2H2O + 2KOH}\]