What is the equation of the aldehyde plus acidified potassium permanganate?

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The reaction between an aldehyde and acidified potassium permanganate (KMnO4) typically results in oxidation of the aldehyde to a carboxylic acid. The general equation for this reaction is RCHO + KMnO4 + H+ → RCOOH + MnO2 + K+.

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