What Is the Oxidation Number Change for the Manganese Atom

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number change for the manganese atom in the following unbalanced reduction half reaction? MnO₄^-(aq) + H⁺(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + H₂O(l)

• A)-7
• B)-5
• C)+5
• D)+7

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