5 (Sb)3+ + 2 MnO4- + 16 H+ 5 (Sb)5+ + 2 (Mn)2+ + 8 H2O

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 MnVII + 10 e- 2 MnII (reduction)

5 SbIII - 10 e- 5 SbV (oxidation)

MnO4- is an oxidizing agent, Sb3+ is a reducing agent.

Reactants:

  • Sb3+
  • MnO4-
  • H+

Products:

  • Sb5+
  • Mn2+
  • H2OWater, 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