H2O2 decomposition on KMnO4 Rate constant???

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jjanrtank
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H2O2 decomposition on KMnO4 Rate constant???

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Chemical react is
H2O2 +KMnO4-> H2O+0.5O2+KMnO4+heat
I want rate constant in H2O2 decomposition on KMnO4. and how to make heat temp.
But i didn't find that.
So. help me plz[/code]
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Correct reaction is
H2O2 +KMnO4-> H2O+0.5O2+KOH + MnO2+heat

The reaction is too complex since MnO2 will also catalyze the decomposition
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