Even in Basic Solution,MnO₄− Can Oxidize Water

question 51

Multiple Choice

Even in basic solution,MnO₄− can oxidize water.One product is manganese(IV) oxide.Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

• A) MnO₄−(aq)+ H₂O(l)→ MnO₂(s)+ H₂(g)+ OH−(aq)
• B) MnO₄−(aq)+ 6H₂O(l)→ MnO₂(s)+ 2H₂(g)+ 8OH−(aq)
• C) 2MnO₄−(aq)+ 2H₂O(l)→ 2Mn²⁺(aq)+ 3O₂(g)+ 4OH−(aq)
• D) 4MnO₄−(aq)+ 2H₂O(l)→ 4MnO₂(s)+ 3O₂(g)+ 4OH−(aq)
• E) 4MnO₄−(aq)+ H₂O(l)→ 4MnO(s)+ O₂(g)+ 2OH−(aq)

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