How do i balance the oxidation-recution reaction Al(s)+MnO4(aq)--MnO2(s)+Al(OH)4(aq) if it is in a basic solution?

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How do i balance the oxidation-recution reaction Al(s)+MnO4(aq)-->MnO2(s)+Al(OH)4(aq) if it is in a basic solution?

DrBob222 · Answer

MnO4^- + 2H2O + 3e ==>MnO2 + 4 OH^- is the half reaction for permanganate. Add in the Al. Let me know if you have trouble.

DrBob222 · Answer

You may have trouble balancing it if you don't add a 1 negative charge to the Al(OH)4^-