Question
An acidified solution of permanganate ion reacts with aqueous chloride ion. In the reaction permanaganate oxidizes the chloride ions, while the manganese is reduced to Mn^2. Write the equations for two balance half reactions that will take place.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The balanced half reactions for the oxidation and reduction in the reaction can be written as follows:
Oxidation:
2 Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2 e⁻
Reduction:
MnO₄⁻ + 8 H⁺ + 5 e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O
Oxidation:
2 Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2 e⁻
Reduction:
MnO₄⁻ + 8 H⁺ + 5 e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O