Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: xKMnO _4(aq) + ySO_2(g) + zH₂O_(I) → K ₂SO_4(AQ) + 2MnSO_4(aq) + 2H₂SO x,y and z are respectively

florenceochei

4 years ago

none of the options compeletes oxygen

Enyinnaya19

4 years ago

this equation is not complete oxygen is not balanced

firekunmii15

3 months ago

To balance the reaction:

KMnO₄ + SO₂ + H₂O → K₂SO₄ + MnSO₄ + H₂SO₄

This is a redox reaction. Potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) acts as an oxidizing agent, while sulphur dioxide (SO₂) acts as a reducing agent.

In acidic medium:

Manganese (Mn) in KMnO₄ changes from +7 to +2 (it is reduced).

Sulphur (S) in SO₂ changes from +4 to +6 (it is oxidized).

After balancing the equation properly, we obtain:

2KMnO₄ + 5SO₂ + 2H₂O → K₂SO₄ + 2MnSO₄ + 2H₂SO₄

From the balanced equation:

x = 2

y = 5

z = 2

Therefore, the correct values of x, y, and z are 2, 5, and 2 respectively.

soma590

9 months ago

balance it

dorayione

9 years ago

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