How Many Electrons Are Transferred in the Following Reaction

question 12

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are transferred in the following reaction?
SO₃^2-(aq) + MnO₄^-(aq) → SO₄^2-(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq)

• A) 4
• B) 10
• C) 3
• D) 2
• E) 6

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