MnO2 (s) + (COOH)2 (aq) + H2SO4 (aq) → MnSO4 (aq) + 2 CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
MnIV + 2 e- → MnII (reduction)
2 CIII - 2 e- → 2 CIV (oxidation)
MnO2 is an oxidizing agent, (COOH)2 is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
MnIV + 2 e- → MnII (reduction)
2 CIII - 2 e- → 2 CIV (oxidation)
MnO2 is an oxidizing agent, (COOH)2 is a reducing agent.
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