8. An acidified solution of permanganate ion, MnO4 (aq), reacts with aqueous chloride ion, Cl(aq). a) In the reaction, M
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8. An acidified solution of permanganate ion, MnO4 (aq), reacts with aqueous chloride ion, Cl(aq). a) In the reaction, MnO4 oxidizes the chloride ions, while the manganese is reduced to Mn2-. Write the equations for the two balanced half-reactions that will take place. (Value: 4 marks) b) Balance the equation for the overall reaction. (Value: 2 marks) c) A 161.0 mL sample of NaCl(aq) is reacted with 46.5 mL of 1.72 mol/L KMnO4(aq). What is the concentration of NaCl(aq)? (Value: 4 marks)