The purple colour of acidified KMnO4 disappears during its reaction with oxalic acid because

Options

  • A. MnO4− is reduced to Mn2+
  • B. Mn2+ is oxidised to MnO4−
  • C. Oxalic acid becomes a catalyst
  • D. KMnO4 forms a permanent precipitate
  • E. The acid becomes neutral

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. MnO4− is reduced to Mn2+

Detailed Explanation

In acidic solution, permanganate ions are reduced to nearly colourless Mn2+ ions.