Q24 / 159 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

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
    KOH
  • Correct answer
    B
    CO2
  • C
    SO2
  • D
    HCl

Solution

As MnO4- can oxidise SO2 , HCl but not CO2 as in CO2 C-atom has its highest oxidation state (+4) it means CO2 can be used here.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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