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When Manganeses (II) reacts with peroxodisulphate, the respective products obtained are:

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Peroxodisulphate is a strong oxidant. It turns Mn(II) into permanganate and itself becomes sulphate.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(MnO_4^{2-}\) only
  • \(MnO_4^{-}\) and \(SO_4^{2-}\)
  • \(MnO_2\) and \(S_2O_4^{2-}\)
  • \(MnO_4^{2-}\) and \(SO_4^{2-}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Role of each species:
$Mn^{2+}$ is the one being oxidised, so the other reactant, $S_2O_8^{2-}$, acts as the oxidiser. An oxidiser gets reduced, so sulphur ends in a lower oxidation state than the peroxy form.

Step 2: Half reactions:
Reduction: $S_2O_8^{2-} + 2e^{-} \to 2SO_4^{2-}$.
Oxidation: $Mn^{2+} + 4H_2O \to MnO_4^{-} + 8H^{+} + 5e^{-}$.

Step 3: Combine:
Multiply the reduction half by 5 and the oxidation half by 2 so both involve 10 electrons. Adding gives $2MnO_4^{-}$ and $10SO_4^{2-}$.

Step 4: Pick the option:
The pair $MnO_4^{-}$ and $SO_4^{2-}$ is option 2. Manganate ($MnO_4^{2-}$) appears when permanganate is reduced in alkali, not here.

Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{MnO_4^{-} \text{ and } SO_4^{2-}} \]
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