8.21. The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+, MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction.
8.21. The Mn3+ ion is unstable in solution and undergoes disproportionation to give Mn2+, MnO2 and H+ ion. Write a balanced ionic equation for the reaction.
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The unbalanced chemical reaction is:
Mn3+ (aq) → Mn2+ (aq) + MnO2? (s) + H+ (aq)
The oxidation half reaction is,
Mn3+ (aq) → MnO2? (s).
To balance oxidation number, one electron is added on R.H.S.
Mn3+ (aq) → MnO2? (s) + e−
4 protons are added to balance the charge.
Mn3+ (aq) → MnO2? (s) + 4H+ (aq) + e−
2 water molecules are added to balance O atoms.
The reduction half reaction is Mn3+ (aq) → Mn2+ (aq).
An electron is added to balance oxidation number.
Mn3+ (aq) + e− → Mn2+ (aq)
Two half-cell reactions are added to obtain balanced chemical equation.
2Mn3+ (aq) + 2H2? O (l) → Mn2+ (aq)...more
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