In the Reaction 5H₂O₂ + 2MnO₄^- + 6H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺

question 126

Multiple Choice

In the reaction 5H₂O₂ + 2MnO₄^- + 6H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺ + 8H₂O + 5O₂, what is the oxidizing agent?

• A) H₂O₂
• B) MnO₄^-
• C) H⁺
• D) Mn²⁺
• E) O₂

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