NEET Chemistry · Medium

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Redox balance MCQ

Solve this quality-checked NEET multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
Redox balanceMediumQuestion 20101

Question

In acidic medium, MnO4MnO_4^- is commonly reduced to:

  1. A
    Mn2+Mn^{2+}
    Correct
  2. B
    MnO2MnO_2
  3. C
    MnMn
  4. D
    MnO42MnO_4^{2-}

Correct answer

Mn2+Mn^{2+}

Explanation

Permanganate reduces to Mn2+^{2+} in acidic medium.