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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

How much charge is required for the reduction of 1 mol of MnO4¯ to Mn2+?

Options:

1 F

5 F

3 F

6 F

Correct Answer:

5 F

Explanation:

\(MnO_4^− + 8H^+ + 5e^− ————→ Mn^{2+} + 4H_2O\)

Number of electrons = 5

we know,

1 mole of electron = 1 Faraday

5 moles of electron = 5 Faraday