Teacher has asked for acidified KMNO4 for organic practical, looking at double bonds. We have always used Br water, so now i have to make up KMNO4. I have instructions to make 0.1M in 4M H2SO4. It seems very strong. Has any of you used it and what strenght??
Lada
Acidified KMNO4
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Re: Acidified KMNO4
OK if it is 0.1M potassium permanganate 15.8g in 1L of water then acidified with a few drops of Conc Sulphuric acid.
you dont want to make it up in 4M acid
you dont want to make it up in 4M acid