JEE Main 2022 — Hydrogen Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
Question
The reaction of with potassium permanganate in acidic medium leads to the formation of mainly
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Step-by-step explanation
When hydrogen peroxide is treated with acidified potassium permanganate, the reduction of permanganate ion to ion takes place by the following reaction,
In the above reaction, potassium permanganate acts an oxidising agent.
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