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==Examples== |
==Examples== |
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* [[potassium permanganate]], KMnO<sub>4</sub> |
* [[potassium permanganate]], KMnO<sub>4</sub> |
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See [[:Category:Permanganates|category]] for a list. |
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==Discussion== |
==Discussion== |
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Permanganates are [[salt]]s of [[permanganic acid]]. |
Permanganates are [[salt]]s of [[permanganic acid]]. |
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Permanganate is a strong [[oxidizer]], and similar to [[perchlorate]]. Other than this, it is stable. |
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It is a useful reagent, although, with organic compounds, it may just destroy them entirely. |
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Revision as of 09:29, 19 July 2005
The permanganate ion is MnO4-. A permanganate is a compound that contains this group.
Examples
- potassium permanganate, KMnO4
See category for a list.
Discussion
Permanganates are salts of permanganic acid.
Permanganate is a strong oxidizer, and similar to perchlorate. Other than this, it is stable.
It is a useful reagent, although, with organic compounds, it may just destroy them entirely.
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