4 KMnO4 + 4 KCl + 2 H2O → 4 K2MnO3 + 3 O2 + 4 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 MnVII + 12 e- → 4 MnIV (reduction)
6 O-II - 12 e- → 6 O0 (oxidation)
Reactants:
Products:
- K2MnO3
- O2
- 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.]