Which among $\mathrm{KI}, \mathrm{FeSO}_4, \mathrm{~K}_2 \mathrm{MnO}_4, \mathrm{KMnO}_4$ can't be oxidised…

Which among $\mathrm{KI}, \mathrm{FeSO}_4, \mathrm{~K}_2 \mathrm{MnO}_4, \mathrm{KMnO}_4$ can't be oxidised by $\mathrm{O}_3$ ?
  1. $\mathrm{Kl}$
  2. $\mathrm{FeSO}_4$
  3. $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{MnO}_4$
  4. $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$

Solution

$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ is not oxidised by $\mathrm{O}_3$ because $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ produces $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$ion, the $\mathrm{Mn}$ in this $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$ion is in +VII oxidation state which is maximum for Mn. So, it cannot be further oxidised. Hence, the correct option is (4).

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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