Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid

2MnO4− + 5C2O42− + 16H+ → 2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O

Aperçu

Permanganate oxidizes oxalate to CO₂ while Mn(VII) is reduced to Mn(II). This reaction is autocatalytic: the Mn²⁺ product catalyzes the reaction, so it starts slowly and accelerates dramatically. The purple permanganate is decolorized as the reaction proceeds. It is a classic redox titration used in analytical chemistry.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Oxalic Acid C₂H₂O₄ 5 (aq)
Produit Water H₂O 8 (l)
Produit Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 10 (g)

Exemple du quotidien

This reaction demonstrates autocatalysis: the first drops of permanganate decolorize slowly, but later drops disappear almost instantly.

Importance industrielle

Permanganate-oxalate titration is used to standardize permanganate solutions and as a teaching example of autocatalytic kinetics.

Propriétés

Type
Redox
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-489,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid?
The balanced equation is: 2MnO₄⁻ + 5C₂O₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺ + 10CO₂ + 8H₂O.
What type of reaction is Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid?
Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid is a redox reaction.
Is Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Permanganate Oxidation of Oxalic Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -489.0 kJ/mol.