What Element Is Being Oxidized in the Following Redox Reaction

question 58

Multiple Choice

What element is being oxidized in the following redox reaction? MnO₄⁻(aq) + H₂C₂O₄(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + CO₂(g)

• A) C
• B) O
• C) Mn
• D) H

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