The hydroperoxide ion, HO2–(aq), reacts with permanganate ion, MnO4–(aq) to produce MnO2(s) and oxygen gas. Balance the equation for the oxidation of hydroperoxide ion to O2(g) by permanganate ion in a basic solution.

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The hydroperoxide ion, HO2(aq), reacts with permanganate ion, MnO4(aq) to produce MnO2(s) and oxygen gas. Balance the equation for the oxidation of hydroperoxide ion to O2(g) by permanganate ion in a basic solution.

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