Question

write 2-3 sentences describing and identifying the type of chemical reaction that occurs when Fe^2+ reacts with potassium permanganate and specifying the type of solution required for the reaction to occur

I don't know what type of reaction this is or what other solution is needed.

Answer 1

It's a redox (oxidation-reduction) reaction and it requires an acid solution. H2SO4 usually is the acid used because HCl has complications with the chloride ion.