In neutral medium $$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$$ oxidises $$\mathrm{MnSO}_4$$ to _________

In the given Redox equation, identify the stoichiometric coefficients $$\mathrm{w}, \mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}$$ and $$\mathrm{z}$$.

$$\mathrm{ClO}_3^{-1}+\mathrm{w} \mathrm{Cl}^{-1}+\mathrm{xH}^{+} \rightarrow \mathrm{y} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{zCl}_2$$

Identify the catalyst used in the reaction between Iodide and persulphate ions.

$$2 \mathrm{I}^{-}+\mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_8{ }^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{I}_2+2 \mathrm{SO}_4{ }^{2-}$$

KMnO$$_4$$ acts as an oxidising agent in acidic medium. The number of moles of KMnO$$_4$$ that will be required to react with one mole of oxalate ions (to form CO$$_2$$) in acidic solution is