5 C4H8 + 8 KMnO4 + 12 H2SO4 → 10 CH3COOH + 8 MnSO4 + 4 K2SO4 + 12 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
8 MnVII + 40 e- → 8 MnII (reduction)
10 C-II - 40 e- → 10 CII (oxidation)
KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, C4H8 is a reducing 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