The total change in the oxidation state of manganese involved in the reaction of $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$ and potassium iodide in the acidic medium is ____________.
Answer (integer)
5
Solution
The reaction of $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ and potassium iodide ($\mathrm{KI}$) in acidic medium can be represented as follows:
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$$\mathrm{MnO_4^-} + \mathrm{I^-} + \mathrm{H^+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Mn^{2+}} + \mathrm{I_2} + \mathrm{H_2O}$$
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In this reaction, $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ acts as an oxidizing agent, while $\mathrm{KI}$ acts as a reducing agent. The oxidation state of manganese changes from +7 in $\mathrm{KMnO_4}$ to +2 in $\mathrm{Mn^{2+}}$, which is a reduction of 5 units.<br/><br/> Therefore, the total change in the oxidation state of manganese involved in the reaction is $\boxed{5}$.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals
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