Chemistry · Chemical Reactions
A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to a beaker containing an acidified potassium permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the following is the correct explanation for this observation?
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- 1Potassium permanganate acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises ferrous sulphate.✓
- 2Ferrous sulphate acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises potassium permanganate.
- 3Potassium permanganate is an unstable compound and decomposes spontaneously.
- 4The colour disappears purely due to dilution effects.
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Potassium permanganate acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises ferrous sulphate.
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