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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt175

Which of the following will oxidise to in acidic solution?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

The state of bismuth is destabilised by the inert pair effect, so bismuthate is a very strong oxidant and converts to purple permanganate. Phosphate and sulfate contain P(V) and S(VI) in stable states with no oxidising tendency in this sense.
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