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How many moles of KMnO4 are required to react with one mole of sulphite ion (SO3²-) in acidic solution?

  1. 2/5
  2. 3/5
  3. 4/5
  4. 1

Correct answer: 2/5

Solution

Electrons lost per SO3²-: S(+4) -> S(+6), loss = 2. Electrons gained per MnO4-: Mn(+7) -> Mn(+2), gain = 5. For 1 mol SO3²-: moles of KMnO4 = 2/5.

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