Which Substance Is Oxidized in the Following Reaction

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which substance is oxidized in the following reaction?
5C₂O₄^2- + 2MnO₄^- + 16H⁺ → 10 CO₂ + 2Mn²⁺ + 4H₂O)

• A)2MnO₄^-
• B)C₂O₄^2-
• C)H⁺
• D)none

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