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Question
What happens when ozone is treated with an aqueous solution of potassium manganate?
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Solution
When ozone is treated with an aqueous solution of potassium manganate, potassium manganate (green) is oxidised to potassium permanganate (pink).
\[\ce{O3 -> O2 + [O]}\]
\[\ce{2K2MnO4 + H2O + [O] -> 2KMnO4 + 2KOH}\]
\[\ce{2K2MnO4 + O3 + H2O -> 2KMnO4 + 2KOH + O2}\]
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Chapter 7: p-Block Elements - REVIEW EXERCISES [Page 407]
