A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the given equation is the correct explanation for the observation?
A. KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄
B. FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄
C. The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
D. KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a colourless compound
Answer:A
A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the given equation is the correct explanation for the observation?
A. KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄ B. FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄ C. The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved D. KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a colourless compound