During the reaction of permanganate with thiosulphate, the change in oxidation of manganese occurs by value…

During the reaction of permanganate with thiosulphate, the change in oxidation of manganese occurs by value of 3. Identify which of the below medium will favour the reaction.
  1. Both aqueous acidic and neutral
  2. Aqueous neutral
  3. Both aqueous acidic and faintly alkaline
  4. Aqueous acidic

Solution

In neutral or weakly alkaline solution oxidation state of Mn changes by 3 unit. The reaction between permanganate and thiosulfate is a redox reaction, in which permanganate acts as an oxidizing agent and thiosulfate acts as a reducing agent.

MnO4+S2O3-2MnO2+SO4-2

This ionic mechanism is favoured in neutral aqueous medium.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 2)

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