MCQ
Manganese $(VI)$ has ability to disproportionate in acidic solution. The difference in oxidation states of two ions it forms in acidic solution is $...... .$
- ✓$3$
- B$2$
- C$1$
- D$4$
$3 MnO _{4}^{2-}+3 H ^{+} \longrightarrow 2 MnO _{4}^{-}+ MnO _{2}+2 H _{2} O$
O.S. of $Mn$ in $MnO _{4}^{-}=+7$
O.S. of $Mn$ in $MnO _{2}=+4$
$\text { difference }=3$
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Statement $-I :$ The pentavalent oxide of group$- 15$ element. $E _{2} O _{5}$. is less acidic than trivalent oxide. $E _{2} O _{3}$. of the same element.
Statement $-II :$ The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group $15$ elements. $E _{2} O _{3}$. decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements. choose most appropriate answer from the options given below