Which Substance Is the Oxidizing Agent in This Redox Reaction

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which substance is the oxidizing agent in this redox reaction?
Br ⁻ (aq) + MnO₄ ⁻ (aq) → Br₂(l) + Mn²⁺(aq)

• A)Br ⁻
• B)MnO₄ ⁻
• C)Br₂
• D)Mn²⁺
• E)none of these

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