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The equivalent weight of KMnO<sub>4</sub> (molar mass ≈ 158 g/mol) acting as an oxidant in acidic medium is:

Answer: 31.6.

  • A 158
  • B 31.6
  • C 79
  • D 52.7

Correct answer: B. 31.6

Explanation: In acidic medium Mn goes +7 to +2 (n-factor 5), so equivalent weight = 158/5 = 31.6 g.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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