In the reaction of oxalate with permaganate in acidic medium,

Question:

In the reaction of oxalate with permaganate in acidic medium, the number of electrons involved in producing one molecule of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ is :

  1. 10

  2. 2

  3. 1

  4. 5


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

$10 \mathrm{e}^{-}$trans for 10 molecules of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ so per molecule of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ transfer of $\mathrm{e}^{-}$is ' 1 '

 

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