[chiraldude]

The oxidation of W3+ to ((WO2)2+) with permanganate in acidic medium, where Mn2+ is formed.

I cannot for the life of me get these right. I've been at it for a while. Any insight?

I'm having trouble matching the intermediates and eliminating to the net equation. Any insight as to what is the correct approach? Appreciate any help.

[chiraldude]

The oxidation of W3+ to ((WO2)2+) with permanganate in acidic medium, where Mn2+ is formed.

I cannot for the life of me get these right. I've been at it for a while. Any insight?

I'm having trouble matching the intermediates and eliminating to the net equation. Any insight as to what is the correct approach? Appreciate any help.

8 H+ + MnO4− + 5 e− → Mn2+ + 4 H2O would be permanganate in acidic medium --> could I just include W3+ on the reactants side and balance from their with its appropriate product?

[Borek]

You got the permanganate half right, now try to balance the tugnsten half reaction.

Compare http://www.chembuddy.com/?left=balancing-stoichiometry&right=half-reactions-method