JEE Main · 2023 · 10 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

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In alkaline medium, the reduction of permanganate anion involves a gain of ______ electrons.

Answer: 3

Solution

In alkaline (basic) medium, permanganate () is reduced to manganese dioxide ():



Manganese changes from +7 (in ) to +4 (in ), a gain of 3 electrons.

JEE Main · 2023 · 10 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Integer answer

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