Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
Calculate the change in oxidation number of manganese when MnO4- is reduced to MnO2 in a basic medium.
A
From +7 to +4
B
From +6 to +3
C
From +7 to +2
D
From +4 to +0
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the reduction half reaction, MnO4- (where Mn is +7) is reduced to MnO2 (where Mn is +4) in a basic medium, indicating a change in oxidation number from +7 to +4.
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