Redox Reaction Subtopic Half Reaction Method 01 Ques8
Question: How many electrons are transferred in the reaction $2MnO_4^- + 5C_2O_4^{2-} + 16H^+ \rightarrow 2Mn^{2+} + 10CO_2 + 8H_2O $ ?
Options:
A) 5 electrons
B) 10 electrons
C) 2 electrons
D) 8 electrons
Show Answer
Answer: b
Explanation:
A) This is not the correct number of electrons transferred.
B) Correct. Each $ MnO_4^- $ gains 5 electrons, so $ 2MnO_4^- $ gains 10 electrons total.
C) This is not the correct number of electrons transferred.
D) This is not the correct number of electrons transferred.
BETA
