Identify the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Chemical Reaction $\rarr$ 2Mn²⁺ + 5SO₄^2- + 4H⁺ + 3H₂O
A) MnO₄^-
B)

question 181

Multiple Choice

Identify the oxidizing agent in the following chemical reaction.
2MnO₄^- + 5H₂SO₃ $\rarr$ 2Mn²⁺ + 5SO₄^2- + 4H⁺ + 3H₂O

• A) MnO₄^-
• B) H₂SO₃
• C) Mn²⁺
• D) SO₄^2-
• E) H⁺

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