STANDARD Chemistry Oxidation and Reduction MCQ Question with Solution

In the neutral or faintly alkaline medium KMnO₄ oxidises iodide into iodate. The change in oxidation state of manganese in this reaction is from

A

+7 to +4

B

+6 to +4

C

+7 to +3

D

+6 to +5

Option A

In this reaction, MnO₄⁻ is reduced to MnO₂, changing the oxidation state from +7 to +4.

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