Consider the following balanced redox reaction. Mn 2+ (aq)+ S 2 O8 2- (aq)+ 2H 2 O(l)→ MnO 2 (s)+ 4H + (aq)+ 2SO 4 2- (aq) Which of the following statements is true?

Mn 2+ is the reducing agent because it donates electrons and is oxidized to MnO 2 .

Consider the following balanced redox reaction. Mn 2+ (aq)+ S 2 O8 2- (aq)+ 2H 2 O(l)→ MnO 2 (s)+ 4H + (aq)+ 2SO 4 2- (aq) Which of the following statements is true?

Mn 2+ is the reducing agent because it donates electrons and is oxidized to MnO 2 .

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Consider the Following Balanced Redox Reaction

Question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the following balanced redox reaction. Mn²⁺(aq) + S₂O8^2-(aq) + 2H₂O(l) → 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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