Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
On adding KMnO(4) to cold conc. H(2)SO(4...

On adding `KMnO_(4)` to cold conc. `H_(2)SO_(4),` it gives

A

`MnO_2`

B

`Mn_2O_3`

C

`Mn_2O_7`

D

`MnO_3`

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To solve the question regarding the reaction of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) with cold concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactants in this reaction are potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and cold concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4). 2. **Write the Reaction**: - When KMnO4 is added to cold concentrated H2SO4, it reacts to form manganese(VII) oxide (Mn2O7), potassium sulfate (K2SO4), and water (H2O). - The balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be written as: \[ 2 KMnO_4 + 3 H_2SO_4 \rightarrow K_2SO_4 + 2 Mn_2O_7 + 3 H_2O \] 3. **Identify the Main Product**: - The main product formed in this reaction is manganese(VII) oxide (Mn2O7), which is a dark brown liquid. 4. **Heating of Mn2O7**: - If the Mn2O7 is further heated, it can decompose to form manganese dioxide (MnO2) and oxygen gas (O2): \[ 2 Mn_2O_7 \rightarrow 4 MnO_2 + O_2 \] 5. **Conclusion**: - The primary product when KMnO4 is added to cold concentrated H2SO4 is Mn2O7. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option C, which corresponds to the formation of manganese(VII) oxide. ### Final Answer: - The reaction of KMnO4 with cold concentrated H2SO4 gives Mn2O7.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Conc. H_2 SO_4 is not a

Conc. HNO_(3)+H_(2)SO_(4) mixture gives

A salt having BO_(3)^(3-) on burning with conc H_(2)SO_(4) gives …. edged flame.

Why it is not advisable to dissolve KMnO_(4) in cold and concentrated H_(2)SO_(4)

Anisole with conc. HNO_(3) and conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives

Anisole with conc. HNO_(3) and conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives

When conc. H_(2)SO_(4) was teated with K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)] , CO gas was evolved. By mistake, somebody used dilute H_(2)SO_(4) instead of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) then the gas evolved was