murulidhara Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 When we put some glycerene on potasium permoganete wrapped in filter paper it catches fire. What is the reaction going on. Can we do similar experiments with other chemicals for example white phospprous? Thanks Murulidhara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 If you need to ask that sort of question please don't try working with phosphorus (red or white). The reactions are rather complex but they can be summed up as the glycerine get's oxidised by the permanganate. This reaction generates heat and the hotter the mixture gets the faster it reacts. The temperature rises rapidly until the material catches fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murulidhara Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Thank u sir Murulidhara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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