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Chem 2

The document discusses the properties and reactions of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate, highlighting their roles as oxidizing agents in organic chemistry. It details the interconversion of chromate and dichromate ions depending on the pH of the solution and provides specific half-reactions for various oxidation processes. Additionally, it outlines the preparation methods for potassium permanganate and its chemical behavior in solution.

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Chem 2

The document discusses the properties and reactions of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate, highlighting their roles as oxidizing agents in organic chemistry. It details the interconversion of chromate and dichromate ions depending on the pH of the solution and provides specific half-reactions for various oxidation processes. Additionally, it outlines the preparation methods for potassium permanganate and its chemical behavior in solution.

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Sodium and potassium dJchromates are strong
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the sodium salt has a greater solubility in water and
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used as au oxJdlsing agent in organic chemistry.
In act ~~
ls used as a prtmary standard in volumetric analysis. die ~"'l.c,.
Us oxJdlsing action can be repr esen ted as follows:
Cr20/- + 14H+ + 6e- ➔ 2Cr3+ + 7H20 (~ = l.3aV
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Thu s, acidilled pota ssiu m dichromate will Oxidise
salts to :nto ~
sulphides to sulphur, tin(II) to tin(IV) and iron(II)
half reactions are noted below:
finl. ~
6 r ➔ 312 + 6 e~; 3 sn2• ➔ 3Sn4+
3 H2S ➔ 6H+ + 3S + 6e-; 6 Fe2* ➔ 6F 3- +i!
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The full ionic equation may be obtained by adding the half
potaaelWn _d1cbromate to the half·reactlon for Ute reducing agezu_ b-t~
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PotassJum permanganate ts prepared by fusion of Mn01
products i
m:etal hydmdde and an o.xldtalng agent like KNO3• This
neutral or 300
dark 1P-eeD KtMnO, which disproportionates In a
solution to gtve permanganate.
2Mn0, + 4KOH + 0 2 -+ 2~M n04 + 2H20
3Mn0 t-+ 4W ➔ ~MnO,· + Mn02 + 2H10
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. Co.mmerqally tt is prepared by the alkaline oxid
ative fusio
&>aowedby the electrolytic oxidation of manganate (VI).

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--- •te km mangan&te permanganate Ion

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