Which Substance Is Oxidized in This Redox Reaction? Br ⁻

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which substance is oxidized 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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