MnO4- is an oxidizing agent, C2O42- is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
C2O42- – Ethanedioate
Other names: Oxalate, Oxalate ion, Ethanedioic acid dianionOxalic acid dianion, Oxalate2-, Ox, Ethanedioic acid, ion(2-), Ethanedioate ion
MnO4-
H+
Products:
CO2
Names: Carbon dioxide, {{plainlist|, CO2Carbonic acid gas, Dry ice, [CO2], Carbonic anhydride, R-744, E-290, E 290, E290, Carbonic acid anhydride, Carbon-12 dioxide, Methanedione, Carbon oxide, CO₂, [Note: Normal constituent of air (about 300 ppm)].
Appearance: Colorless gas ; Odourless colourless compressed liquefied gas ; Colorless, odorless gas. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Solid form is utilized as dry ice.]
Mn2+
H2O – Water, oxidane
Other names: Water (H2O), Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH), Hydrogen oxideDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name), Hydrogen monoxide, Dihydrogen oxide, Hydric acid, Hydrohydroxic acid, Hydroxic acid, Hydrol, Μ-oxido dihydrogen, Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0)
Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas