KClO3 + 3 MnO2 + 5 KOH → 3 K2MnO4 + HCl + 2 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 MnIV - 6 e- → 3 MnVI (oxidation)
ClV + 6 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
MnO2 is a reducing agent, KClO3 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- K2MnO4 – Potassium manganate(VI)
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- H2O – Water, oxidane