Consider the following balanced redox reaction Mn 2+ (aq) + S 2 O 8 2- (aq) + 2H 2 O(l) $\to$ MnO 2 (s) + 4H + (aq) + 2SO 4 2- (aq) Which of the following statements is true?

Mn 2+ (aq) is the reducing agent and is oxidized to MnO 2 (s), increasing its oxidation state from +2 to +4.

Consider the following balanced redox reaction Mn 2+ (aq) + S 2 O 8 2- (aq) + 2H 2 O(l) $\to$ MnO 2 (s) + 4H + (aq) + 2SO 4 2- (aq) Which of the following statements is true?

Mn 2+ (aq) is the reducing agent and is oxidized to MnO 2 (s), increasing its oxidation state from +2 to +4.

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Consider the Following Balanced Redox Reaction
Mn²⁺(aq) + S₂O₈^2-(aq) $\to$

Question 5

Multiple Choice

Consider the following balanced redox reaction
Mn²⁺(aq) + S₂O₈^2-(aq) + 2H₂O(l) $\to$ MnO₂(s) + 4H⁺(aq) + 2SO₄^2-(aq)
Which of the following statements is true?

A) Mn²⁺(aq) is the oxidizing agent and is reduced.
B) Mn²⁺(aq) is the oxidizing agent and is oxidized.
C) Mn²⁺(aq) is the reducing agent and is oxidized.
D) Mn²⁺(aq) is the reducing agent and is reduced.
E) Manganese does not change its oxidation number in this reaction.

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