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KMnO₄ + Na₂SO₃ + NaOH -> ?...

I though it will be like this:

KMnO₄ + Na₂SO₃ + NaOH -> K₂MnO₄ + Na₂SO₄ + H₂O + K₂SO₄

but it can't be balanced :/

What am I doing wrong?

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KMnO₄ + Na₂SO₃ + NaOH -> ?...

I though it will be like this:

KMnO₄ + Na₂SO₃ + NaOH -> K₂MnO₄ + Na₂SO₄ + H₂O + K₂SO₄

but it can't be balanced :/

What am I doing wrong?

Close but not exactly!
It goes like that:

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2 KMnO4 + Na2SO3 + 2 NaOH = K2MnO4 + Na2MnO4 + Na2SO4 + H2O

Reference: http://www.webqc.org/balance.php?reacti ... 2SO₄%2BH₂O