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What is best reagent would you choose to convert MnO42- to  MnO4-

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a

Cl2 water

b

O3

c

A and B both

d

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Oxidation state of Mn in MnO42- is +6 and in MnO4- is +7. Mn gets oxidized from +6 to +7, therefore need a reagent that acts as a good reducing agent. Both chlorine water and ozone act as reducing agents and use any of them.

2K2MnO4  + Cl2 2KCl + 2KMnO4

2K2MnO4 + O3 + H2O  2KMnO4 + 2KOH + O2

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What is best reagent would you choose to convert MnO42- to  MnO4-