The analysis for iron usually is done by titration with permanganate. Identify the oxidizing agent in the following equation: MnO₄^- (aq) + 5 Fe²⁺ (aq) + 8 H⁺ → 5 Fe³⁺ (aq) + Mn²⁺ (aq) + 4 H₂O A) MnO₄^- B) Fe²⁺ C) H⁺ D) Mn²⁺ E) It is not a redox reaction.

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The oxidizing agent is the species being reduced, which is MnO4- in this equation.

The Analysis for Iron Usually Is Done by Titration with Permanganate