During the reaction of permanganate with thiosulphate, the change in oxidation of manganese occurs by value of 3. Identify which of the below medium will favour the reaction.
Solution
<p>In a neutral or weakly alkaline solution, permanganate ions are reduced to MnO₂, with a change in oxidation state from +7 to +4, which is a change of 3 units. </p>
<p>The balanced redox reaction is :</p>
<p>3MnO₄⁻ + 5S₂O₃²⁻ + 2H₂O → 3MnO₂ + 5SO₄²⁻ + 10OH⁻</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals
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