Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

In alkaline medium, $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$ oxidises $\mathrm{I}^{-}$ to

  1. A $I_2$
  2. B $\mathrm{IO}_3^{-}$ Correct answer
  3. C $\mathrm{IO}^{-}$
  4. D $\mathrm{IO}_4^{-}$

Solution

<p>$$$2 \mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{I}^{-} \xrightarrow{\text { alkaline medium }} 2 \mathrm{MnO}_2+2 \mathrm{OH}^{-}+\mathrm{IO}_3^{-}$$$</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Redox Reactions · Topic: Oxidation States

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