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Complete the following chemical reaction and classify into (a) hydrolysis, (b) redox and (c) hydration reactions.
MnO4(aq)+H2O2(aq)

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Solution

The complete chemical equation is given below:
MnO4(aq)+5H2O2(aq)+6H+2Mn2+(aq)+8H2O(l)+5O2(g)

In this reaction, Mn is reduced and H2O2 is oxidized. Both oxidation and reduction occur in the same reaction.

So this is an example of a redox reaction.

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