What Is the Reducing Agent in the Following Reaction? 5Fe²⁺(aq)

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the reducing agent in the following reaction? 5Fe²⁺(aq) + MnO₄⁻(aq) + 8H⁺(aq) → 5Fe³⁺(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l)

• A)Fe²⁺
• B)MnO₄⁻
• C)H⁺
• D)Mn²⁺
• E)Fe³⁺

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