What Element Is Being Oxidized in the Following Redox Reaction

question 70

Multiple Choice

What element is being oxidized in the following redox reaction?
C₃H₈O₂(aq) + KMnO₄(aq) → C₃H₂O₄K₂(aq) + MnO₂(aq)

• A) C
• B) H
• C) O
• D) K
• E) Mn

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