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      Question

      How many electrons are involved in the oxidation by

      KMnO4 in basic medium
      A 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      In alkaline medium,  KMnO4KMnO4  acts as an oxidising agent as follows  MNO−4+2H2O+3e−→MnO2+MNO4−+2H2O+3e−→MnO2+OH−OH− Thus three electrons per molecule of are involved.

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