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Reduction of MnO4 , in strongly basic solution produces

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a

MnO2

b

Mn2+

c

MnO42

d

Mn2O7

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

 Strong oxidant KMnO4 with a vivid violet colour is reduced to Mn2+ in extremely acidic solution. It is reduced to MnO2 in a neutral alkaline solution and toMnO42  in a strongly basic solution. Therefore, the strongly basic solution of MnO4 yieldsMnO4+eMnO42  after reduction.

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