Select the Best Statement Relating to the Following Reaction $\to$ 2KMnO₄(aq) + KCl(aq) + H₂O(l)
A) Mn in MnO₂ Is

Select the best statement relating to the following reaction:
2MnO₂(s) + KClO₃(aq) + 2KOH(aq) $\to$ 2KMnO₄(aq) + KCl(aq) + H₂O(l)

A) Mn in MnO₂ is oxidized.
B) O in KClO₃ is the oxidizing agent.
C) K in KClO₃ is the reducing agent.
D) H in KOH is oxidized.
E) Cl in KClO₃ is the reducing agent.