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12.What is the sum of the coefficients of ALL PRODUCTS in the redox equation after balancing of the following equation in aci
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Fe in Fe+2 has oxidation state of +2

Fe in Fe+3 has oxidation state of +3

So, Fe in Fe+2 is oxidised to Fe+3

Mn in MnO4- has oxidation state of +7

Mn in Mn+2 has oxidation state of +2

So, Mn in MnO4- is reduced to Mn+2

Reduction half cell:

MnO4- + 5e- --> Mn+2

Oxidation half cell:

Fe+2 --> Fe+3 + 1e-

Balance number of electrons to be same in both half reactions

Reduction half cell:

MnO4- + 5e- --> Mn+2

Oxidation half cell:

5 Fe+2 --> 5 Fe+3 + 5e-

Lets combine both the reactions.

MnO4- + 5 Fe+2 --> Mn+2 + 5 Fe+3

Balance Oxygen by adding water

MnO4- + 5 Fe+2 --> Mn+2 + 5 Fe+3 + 4 H2O

Balance Hydrogen by adding H+

MnO4- + 5 Fe+2 + 8 H+ --> Mn+2 + 5 Fe+3 + 4 H2O

This is balanced chemical equation in acidic medium

Sum of coefficients of all products = 1 + 5 + 4 = 10

Answer: 10

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