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What is the oxidation state of Manganese in Potassium Permanganate?
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Why is dilute sulphuric acid added to the KMnO4 solution during the titration?
To prevent the formation of an intermediate oxidation state (+4) and to ensure the complete reduction of Mn.
What is the purpose of adding dilute H2SO4 to the Iron tablet titration?
To prevent Fe(2+) from being oxidised to Fe(3+) by air and to ensure the complete reduction of Mn.
What is the ratio of MnO₄⁻ to Fe²⁺ in the redox reaction?
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What is the colour change observed during the titration of Potassium Permanganate vs. Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate?
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What is the role of Iron tablets in medicine?
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What is the reducing agent in the redox reaction between Potassium Permanganate and Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate?
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What ions in tap water would interfere with the experiment, and why must they be avoided?
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What is the purpose of excess potassium iodide in the iodine solution, and how does it achieve this?
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What is the role of starch indicator in the experiment, and when is it added?
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What is the active ingredient in bleaches?
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