Now, to balance the charge, we add 2e to the RHS of the reaction.

I 2 (s) +2 e

2 I (aq)

Step 3: In the reduction half reaction, the oxidation state of Mn has reduced
from +7 + 4 . Thus, 3 electrons are added to the LHS of the reaction.

MnO2(aq)
+3 e
MnO 4 (aq )

Now, to balance the charge, we add 4 OH ions to the RHS of the reaction
as the reaction is taking place in a basic medium.

MnO2(aq) + 4 OH
+3 e
MnO4 (aq)

Step 4: In this equation, there are 6 O atoms on the RHS and O atoms on the
LHS. Therefore, two water molecules are added to the LHS.