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LUNA
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balancing redox reaction

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Hi all!
I need help balancing the following reaction:
MnO4- + I- + OH- = MnO42- + IO4- + H2O

Thanks in advance
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Reduction

MnO4- + e- => MnO4 2-

Oxidation

I- + 8 OH- => IO4- + 4 H20 + 8 e-

Now it is your turn to combine both equation
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