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The following equation represents the oxidation of vanadium(IV) ions by
manganate(VII) ions in acid solution.
5V4+ + MnO4– + 8H+ --> 5V5+ + Mn2+ + 4H2O

What volume of 0.020 mol dm–3 KMnO4 solution is required to oxidise completely a solution containing 0.010 mol of vanadium(IV) ions?

I don't know how to work out this question :/
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The following equation represents the oxidation of vanadium(IV) ions by
manganate(VII) ions in acid solution.
5V4+ + MnO4– + 8H+ --> 5V5+ + Mn2+ + 4H2O

What volume of 0.020 mol dm–3 KMnO4 solution is required to oxidise completely a solution containing 0.010 mol of vanadium(IV) ions?

I don't know how to work out this question :/


haha. no wonder i can't do it. we haven't covered it in class yet.

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