Q.
The equivalent weight of MnSO4 is half its molecular weight when it is converted to:
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Solution:
Equivalent weight =valencyfactormolecularweight
If valency factor is 2, then equivalent weight will be equal to its molecular weight.
In MnSO4, the oxidation state of Mn is +II
In Mn2O3, the oxidation state of Mn is +III
In MnO2, the oxidation state of Mn is +IV
In MnO4−, the oxidation state of Mn is +VII
In MnO42−; the oxidation state of Mn is +VI
Thus, when MnSO4 is converted into MnO2, then the valency factor is 2, and the equivalent weight of MnSO4 will be half of its molecular weight.