The overall reaction is usually given as: 3CH2(COOH)2(aq) + 4BrO3–(aq) → 4Br–(aq) + 9CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) The oxidation of the malonic acid by ... or dilute hydrochloric acid, will immediately stop the ...

(0.1M malonic acid, 0.06M BrO3-, 0.013 Mn2+, and 1.6 M H2SO4) Notes: Chloride ion contamination Chloride ions, via the addition of a pinch of potassium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid, will ...