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\(MnO_2 + 2CI^- + 4H^+ → Mn^{2+} + CI_2 + 2H_2O\). The changes in oxidation...

Chemistry
JAMB 1992

\(MnO_2 + 2CI^- + 4H^+ → Mn^{2+} + CI_2 + 2H_2O\).
The changes in oxidation numbers when the manganese, chloride, and hydrogen ions react according to the above equation are respectively?

  • A. 2, 2, 4
  • B. -1, -2, 4
  • C. -2, 1, 0
  • D. 2, 4, 0
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

\(MnO_2 + 2CI^- + 4H^+ → Mn^{2+} + CI_2 + 2H_2O\). i.e \(Mn^+ O^{2-} + 2Cl^-  + 4H^+\) → \(Mn^{2+} + Cl^0_2 + 2H^+ O^{2-}\)

Mn⇒2 - 4 = -2; Cl ⇒ 0 - 1 = -1; H ⇒ 1-1 = 0.

therefore, the change in the oxidation state of Mn, Cl, and H = -2, -1, and 0.

 

 


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