permanganic acid

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an acid, HMnO 4 , known only in solution.

permanganic acid

/ ˌpɜːmænˈɡænɪk /

noun

1. a monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of permanganate salts. Formula: HMnO 4 Systematic namemanganic(VII) acid

permanganic acid

/ pûr′măn-găn′ĭk /

1. An unstable inorganic acid existing only in dilute solution. Its purple aqueous solution is used as an oxidizing agent. Chemical formula: HMnO 4 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of permanganic acid¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

It dissolves in water to form a deep red solution which contains permanganic acid, HMnO4.

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All other permanganates, as well as permanganic acid itself, give solutions of the same color.

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Manganese forms two unstable acids, namely, manganic acid and permanganic acid.

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Permanganic acid is only known in solution or in a state of combination.

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