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How is KMnO4 [Potassium permanganate] is prepared from MnO2? Write equations.

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By fusion of MnO2 with an alkali metal hydroxide (or carbonate) and air (or an oxidizing agent such as KNO3 or KClO3), potassium manganate K2MnO4 is obtained.
2MnO2+4KOH+O22K2MnO4+2H2O
Acidification (with sulphuric acid) of K2MnO4 gives potassium permanganate. Instead of sulphuric acid, one can also use CO2, Cl2 or O3.
3K2MnO4+2H2SO42KMnO4+MnO2+2H2O+2K2SO4.

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