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Q. In the reaction of oxalate with permanganate in acidic medium, the number of electrons involved in producing one molecule of $CO _{2}$ is

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Reaction of oxalate with permanganate in acidic medium.
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$5 C _{2} O _{4}^{2-}$ ions transfer $10 e^{-}$to produce $10$ molecules of $CO _{2}$.
So, number of electrons involved in producing $10$ molecules of $CO _{2}$ is $10$.
Thus, number of electrons involved in producing $1$ molecule of $CO _{2}$ is $1$.