The acid which can destroy the colour of acidic KMnO4 is
Asked In Exam:
BPSC TRE 2.0
Options
A.
CH3COOH
B.
C6H8O7
C.
CH3CH2COOH
D.
More than one of the above
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
C6H8O7
Detailed Explanation
Citric acid (C6H8O7) can act as a reducing agent toward acidified KMnO4. During the redox reaction, MnO4− is reduced to Mn2+, causing the purple colour of KMnO4 to disappear.