When Permanganate Ion Serves as an Oxidizing Agent in Acidic

question 83

Multiple Choice

When permanganate ion serves as an oxidizing agent in acidic aqueous solution the manganese-containing product most likely to be formed is ________.

• A) Mn²⁺
• B) MnO₂
• C) MnO₄^-
• D) MnO
• E) Mn

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