An acidified solution of permanganate ion reacts with aqueous chloride ion. In the reaction permanaganate oxidizes the chloride ions, while the manganese is reduced to Mn^2. Write the equations for two balance half reactions that will take place.
The balanced half reactions for the oxidation and reduction in the reaction can be written as follows:
Oxidation:
2 Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2 e⁻
Reduction:
MnO₄⁻ + 8 H⁺ + 5 e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O