Refer to the galvanic cell below (the contents of each half-cell are written beneath each compartment). The standard reduction potentials are as follows:
-When current is allowed to flow, which species is reduced?

Question

Refer to the galvanic cell below (the contents of each half-cell are written beneath each compartment).  The standard reduction potentials are as follows: 
-When current is allowed to flow, which species is reduced?

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MnO4^- is reduced to Mn^2+ in acidic solutions, as it is a common oxidizing agent.

Refer to the Galvanic Cell Below (The Contents of Each