| MnO4-(aq) | + | H2O2(aq) |  |
Mn2+(aq) | + | O2(g) |
Practice Problem 5
An endless number of balanced equations can be written for the reaction between the permanganate ion and hydrogen peroxide in acidic solution to form the manganese (II) ion and oxygen:
| MnO4-(aq) | + | H2O2(aq) | |
Mn2+(aq) | + | O2(g) |
Use the half-reaction method to determine the correct stoichiometry for this reaction.
Answer
2 MnO4-(aq) + 5 H2O2(aq)
+ 6 H+(aq)
2
Mn2+(aq) + 5 O2(g) + 8 H2O(l)
