(Mn)2+ + 2 BiO3 + 4 H+ → MnO4 + 2 (Bi)3+ + 2 H2O

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

MnII - 6 e- → MnVIII (oxidation)

2 BiVI + 6 e- → 2 BiIII (reduction)

Mn2+ is a reducing agent, BiO3 is an oxidizing agent.

Reactants:

  • Mn2+
  • BiO3
  • H+

Products:

  • MnO4
  • Bi3+
  • H2O – Water, oxidane source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Water (H2O) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen oxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
Warning: Unknown compound 'MnO4'