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Complete and balance the following equations: (1) \[ 2MnO_4^- + 6OH^- \rightarrow \; ? \]

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In alkaline medium, MnO₄⁻ reduces to MnO₄²⁻ (permanganate → manganate).
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In alkaline medium, permanganate reduces to manganate: \[ 2MnO_4^- + 6OH^- \rightarrow 2MnO_4^{2-} + 3H_2O + O_2 \]
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