Equivalent weight of KMnO(4) acting as a...

Equivalent weight of `KMnO_(4)` acting as an oxidant in acidic medium is

The same as its molecular weight

Half of its molecular weight

One-third of its molecular weight

One-fifth of its molecular weight

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Eq. wt. `=("Mol. Wt.")/5`

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