Question

what is the purpose of adding MnSO4 in winklers method?

Answer 1

In the Winkler method,add MnSO4 and basic KI solution to the water sample.The product,Mn(OH)2 is oxided by the dissolved oxygen to Mn(OH)3, which reacts with KI when add H2SO4 to make the solution acid.The produced I2 is titrated by Na2S2O3 solution. The dissolved oxygen can be valued. In order to delete the interference of NO2-, add NaN3 in it. Other interfere metal ions,such as Fe(II),Fe(III) and Cu(II), can be eliminated by the complex method. The F- for Fe(III), and NH3 for Cu(II). I think the sequence you mentioned is related with the elimination of interfere ions. PLEASE MARK AS BRAINIEST!!!