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Equivalent weight of MnO4 in acidic, neutral and basic media are in ratio of :

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3:5:15
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5:3:1
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5:1:13
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3:15:5
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Solution

The correct option is C 3:5:15
Equation for reduction of MnO4 in acidic medium:
8H++MnO4+5eMn2+ +4H2O
Here, the oxidation number is changing from +7 to +2, the difference is 5.
Ew=Mw5

In neutral medium:
2H2O+MnO4+3eMnO2+4OH
Here, the oxidation number is changing from +7 to +4, the difference is 3.
Ew=Mw3

In basic medium:
MnO4+eMnO42
Here, the oxidation number is changing from +7 to +6, the difference is 1.
Ew=Mw1


Ratio is 15:13:11=3:5:15

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