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in Class 12 by kratos

KMnO4 can be prepared from K2MnO4 as per the reaction,

3MnO42- + 2H2O ⇋ 2MnO4- + MnO2 + 4OH-

The reaction can go to completion by removing OH- ions by adding

(a) CO2

(b) SO2

(c) HCI

(d) KOH

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+5 votes
by kratos
 
Best answer

The correct option is : (a) CO2

Explanation:

HCl and SO2 are reducing agents. So they can reduce MnO4-.

CO2 is neither oxidising nor reducing agent, it will provide only acidic medium. It can shift the reaction in forward direction and the reaction can go to completion.

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