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An acidic solution of permanganate (MnO4–) ions can oxidize nitrous acid to nitrate ions. The products include dissolved Mn2+ ions. Write the chemical equations describing the oxidation of nitrous acid and the reduction of permanganate, and combine the two half-reactions to write a net ionic equation describing the overall
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