5 C4H6 (g) + 6 KMnO4 (aq) + 9 H2SO4 (aq) → 10 CH3COOH (aq) + 6 MnSO4 (aq) + 3 K2SO4 (aq) + 4 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 MnVII + 30 e- → 6 MnII (reduction)
10 C-3/2 - 35 e- → 10 CII (oxidation)
10 C-3/2 + 5 e- → 10 C-II (reduction)
KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, C4H6 is a reducing agent, C4H6 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- CH3COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
- Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH
- Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- MnSO4 – Manganese(II) sulfate
- K2SO4
- H2O – Water, oxidane