Which of the following equations is a balanced one?
2BiO−3+4H++Mn2+→2Bi3++2H2O+MnO−4
5BiO−3+14H++2Mn2+→5Bi3++7H2O+2MnO−4
5BiO−3+22H++Mn2+→5Bi3++7H2O+MnO−4
6BiO−3+12H++3Mn2+→6Bi3++6H2O+3MnO−4
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Solution
The correct option is B5BiO−3+14H++2Mn2+→5Bi3++7H2O+2MnO−4
(i) 2e−+6H++BiO−3→Bi3++3H2Oreduction
(ii) 4H2O+Mn2+→MnO−4+8H++5e−oxidation
__________________________________ (i)×5+(ii)×2, we get 14H++5BiO−3+2Mn2+→5Bi3++2MnO−4+7H2O
Hence, (b) is the correct balanced reaction.