KKMnO4 + 8 HCl → MnCl2 + 2 KCl + 2 Cl2 + 4 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
MnVI + 4 e- → MnII (reduction)
4 Cl-I - 4 e- → 4 Cl0 (oxidation)
KKMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, HCl is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- KKMnO4
- 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.]
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