Question

$Mn{O}_4^{-}$ ions can be reduced in strongly alkaline medium to give

• A. $Mn{O}_2$
• B. $M{n}^{2+}$
• C. $Mn{O}_4^{2-}$
• D. $Mn{O}_3^{-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Mn{O}_4^{-}$ ions can be reduced in strongly alkaline medium to give $Mn{O}_4^{2-}$

$\underset{(Purple)}{Mn{O}_4^{-}}+e^{-}\to \underset{(Green)}{Mn{O}_4^{2-}}$