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Statement 1: In acid solution, permanganate is reduced to Mn2+ by an excess of reducing agent.

Statement 2: MnO4 reduced in Mn2+ in acidic medium and the product in the presence of an excess of permanganate is MnO2.

a
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
b
Statement 1 is correct statement 2 is incorrect
c
Statement 1 is incorrect statement 2 is correct
d
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Both statements are correct but statement 2 is not correct explanation of statement 1.Statement 1: MnO4−+8H++5e−→Mn2++4H2O; Eo=+1.51 V.Statement 2: 2MnO4−+3Mn2++2H2O→5MnO2s+4H+; Eo=+0.46 V.

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