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.