Identify the Oxidizing Agent in the Chemical Reaction 2MnO₄^-

question 52

Multiple Choice

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

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

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