balance the following Redox reaction by oxidation number method mno4 + I minus is equal to mno2 + I2 in basic medium
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Answer:
4+1=5. 2+12=14
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Let us Balance this Equation by the concept of the Oxidation number method.
∴ General Steps ⇒
Step 1. First Write the Given Redox Reaction.
MnO₄ + I⁻ -------- MnO₂ + I₂
Step2. Identify Oxidation and Reduction half Reaction.
MnO₄ ------ MnO₂ [Reduction]
I⁻ --------I₂ [Oxidation]
Step3. Balance the atoms undergoing change in the Oxidation number.
∴ MnO₄ -------- MnO₂ [Change of 4 units].
2I⁻ ---------- I₂ [Change of 2 units]
Step 4 . Multiply 1st equation by 1 and second equation by 2.
∴ MnO₄ -------- MnO₂ and 4I⁻ ---------- 2I₂
Step 5. Now, Add both the equations,
∴ 4I⁻ + MnO₄ ---------- I₂ + MnO₂
Step 6. Now, Balance the charges by adding water and Hydrogen ions.
∴ 4I⁻ + MnO₄ + 2H₂O ---------- I₂ + MnO₂ + 4OH⁻
This is the Required balanced Chemical Equation.
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