5 (Sn)2+ + 2 MnO4- + 16 H+ → 5 (Sn)4+ + 2 (Mn)2+ + 8 H2O

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 MnVII + 10 e- → 2 MnII (reduction)

5 SnII - 10 e- → 5 SnIV (oxidation)

MnO4- is an oxidizing agent, Sn2+ is a reducing agent.

Reactants:

  • Sn2+
  • MnO4-
  • H+

Products:

  • Sn4+
  • Mn2+
  • 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