What Is the Oxidation Half Reaction in the Following Chemical

question 136

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation half reaction in the following chemical reaction? Mn(s) + 2 H⁺(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + H₂(g)

• A)Mn(s)→ Mn²⁺(aq)+ 2e^-
• B)Mn²⁺(aq)+ 2e^- → Mn(s)
• C)2 H⁺(aq)+ 2e^- → H₂(g)
• D)H₂(g)→ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2e^-

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