The half-reaction occurring at the anode in the balanced reaction shown below is ________. 3MnO₄^- (aq)+ 24H⁺ (aq)+ 5Fe (s)→ 3Mn²⁺ (aq)+ 5Fe³⁺ (aq)+ 12H₂O (l) A)MnO₄^- (aq)+ 8H⁺ (aq)+ 5e^- → Mn²⁺ (aq)+ 4H₂O (l) B)2MnO₄^- (aq)+ 12H⁺ (aq)+ 6e^- → 2Mn²⁺ (aq)+ 3H₂O (l) C)Fe (s)→ Fe³⁺ (aq)+ 3e^- D)Fe (s)→ Fe²⁺ (aq)+ 2e^- E)Fe²⁺ (aq)→ Fe³⁺ (aq)+ e^-

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The anode is where oxidation occurs, and in this reaction, iron (Fe) is oxidized to Fe^3+, releasing electrons, which matches choice C.

The Half-Reaction Occurring at the Anode in the Balanced Reaction