2 KBr + KMnO4 + 8 HCl → 3 KCl2 + MnCl2 + 4 H2O + Br2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br-I - 2 e- → 2 Br0 (oxidation)
MnVII + 5 e- → MnII (reduction)
3 KI - 3 e- → 3 KII (oxidation)
Reactants:
- KBr
- KMnO4 – Potassium manganate(VII)
- 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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