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JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 2, Chemistry question 87

The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in basic medium is ______.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: 4

Basic medium. 2MnO4−+3H2O2→2MnO2+3O2+2OH−+2H2O\mathrm{2MnO_4^-+3H_2O_2\rightarrow2MnO_2+3O_2+2OH^-+2H_2O}, so Mn is +4.

Answer: 4