6.4.6

Testing for Oxidising & Reducing Agents

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Testing for Oxidising and Reducing Agents

We can test for oxidising and reducing agents using the following methods:

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Aqueous potassium manganate(VII)

  • Tests for reducing agents.
  • When a reducing agent is added, the aqueous potassium manganate(VII) turns from purple → colourless.
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Aqueous potassium iodide

  • Tests for oxidising agents.
  • When an oxidising agent is added, the aqueous potassium iodide turns from colourless → brown.

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