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Balanced equation for KMnO4 + oxalic acid
« on: August 02, 2005, 09:49:13 AM »
Some days ago, I had to do a redox titration between KMnO4 and oxalic acid (HOOC-COOH), being these two components in aqueous solutions. Which is the balanced equation for the reaction? I had no more species that could affect the overall pH. Thanks very much.
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Re:Balanced equation for KMnO4 + oxalic acid
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2005, 10:54:53 AM »
the MnO4(-) will react to Mn(2+) and the oxalic acid will react to CO2. With these givens, you can make the half reaction ant the total reaction on your own.
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