Consider the Following Unbalanced Half-Reaction: MnO₄⁻ → MnO₂

question 116

Multiple Choice

Consider the following unbalanced half-reaction: MnO₄⁻ → MnO₂.The oxidation number of Mn changes from ________,and the Mn is ________.

• A)+4 to +7; reduced
• B)+7 to +4; oxidized
• C)+4 to +7; oxidized
• D)+7 to +4; reduced

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