2 KMnO4 (aq) + KI (aq) + H2O (l) → KIO3 (aq) + 2 MnO2 (s) + 2 KOH (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 MnVII + 6 e- → 2 MnIV (reduction)
I-I - 6 e- → IV (oxidation)
KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, KI is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 MnVII + 6 e- → 2 MnIV (reduction)
I-I - 6 e- → IV (oxidation)
KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, KI is a reducing agent.
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