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is KMnO4 the molecular formula for Acidified dilute potassium permanganate
What is KMnO4 in Acidified Dilute Form?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the chemical nature of KMnO4, specifically in its acidified dilute form. Participants explore whether KMnO4 can be considered a molecular formula for acidified potassium permanganate and discuss its properties in relation to acid-base chemistry.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that KMnO4 is the molecular formula for potassium permanganate.
- One participant questions whether KMnO4 could be considered the salt of a weak acid, HMnO4, and if acidifying a dilute solution would regenerate the acid form.
- Another participant provides a pKa value of around -0.3 and argues that the pH of the solution would be almost perfectly neutral, suggesting that KMnO4 does not behave as a weak acid.
- A later reply clarifies that there is no single molecular formula for acidified dilute potassium permanganate, stating that it is a mixture rather than a compound.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the nature of KMnO4 in acidified dilute form, with no consensus reached regarding its classification as a compound or mixture.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention the dependence on definitions regarding the classification of KMnO4 and its behavior in solution, which may affect the interpretation of its properties.