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It says "Balance the equation for the oxidation of hydroperoxide ion, HO2{-} (aq) to O2 (g) by permanganate ion, MnO4{-} (aq), in a basic solution." This is so frustrating. :| Edit: I finally figured it out! The final equation is: 2MnO4{-}(aq) + 3HO2{-} (aq) + H2O (l) -> 2MnO2 (s) + 3O2 (g...

I'm having trouble balancing the redox reaction between (MnO4)- and (HO2)- in a basic solution since I'm not quite sure what the products are. Basically:

(MnO4)- + (HO2)- -> ? + ?

Any help is appreciated!