In alkaline medium the reduction of permanganate anion invol: (Chemistry) | DivineJEE

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Chemistry

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

In strong Alkaline medium

$\\ \mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$ changes to $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-2}\\$

Change in oxidation state is 1 no.of $\mathrm{e}^{-}$ gained=1

In weak Alkaline medium

$\\ \mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$ changes to $\mathrm{MnO}_2\\$

Change in oxidation state is 3

∴ no.of $\mathrm{e}^{-}$ gained $=3$

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