What Is the Reducing Agent in the Following Reaction? 5Fe²⁺(aq)

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the reducing agent in the following reaction? 5Fe²⁺(aq) + MnO₄^-(aq) + 8H⁺(aq) → 5Fe³⁺(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l)

• A) Fe²⁺
• B) MnO₄^-
• C) H⁺
• D) Mn²⁺
• E) Fe³⁺

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