2 CH2O + MnO4 → 2 H2O + 2 CO2 + Mn
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
MnVIII + 8 e- → Mn0 (reduction)
2 C0 - 8 e- → 2 CIV (oxidation)
MnO4 is an oxidizing agent, CH2O is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- CH2O – Formaldehyde , Methanal
- Other names: Methyl aldehyde , Methylene glycol , Methylene oxide
- Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless gas with pungent odour ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Nearly colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (see specific listing for Formalin).]
- MnO4
Products:
Warning: Unknown compound 'MnO4'