MnO4- + 5 (Fe)2+ + 8 H+ → (Mn)2+ + 5 (Fe)3+ + 4 H2O

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

MnVII + 5 e- → MnII (reduction)

5 FeII - 5 e- → 5 FeIII (oxidation)

MnO4- is an oxidizing agent, Fe2+ is a reducing agent.

Reactants:

  • MnO4-
  • Fe2+
  • H+

Products:

  • Mn2+
  • Fe3+
  • H2O – Water, oxidane source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Water (H2O) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen oxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27