This is a chemical equation describing the reaction process between potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and oxalic acid (H2C2O4) to produce potassium oxalate (K2C2O4), manganese sulfate (MnSO4), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
- Reaction conditions:
For the reaction to occur, appropriate temperature and pressure need to be provided. Normal temperature (around 25°C) and a pressure of 1 atm is enough. This reaction proceeds well in an acidic environment.
- Reaction process:
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and oxalic acid (H2C2O4) combine with each other in a chemical reaction process to produce potassium oxalate (K2C2O4), manganese sulfate (MnSO4), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
- Phenomena that occur:
When these two substances react with each other, they will produce a light pink liquid (due to manganese sulfate) and carbon dioxide gas will escape from the solution. The initial purple solution will turn light pink.