Identify the reducing agent in the following chemical reaction.
5Fe²⁺(aq) + MnO₄^-(aq) + 8H⁺(aq) $\rarr$ 5Fe³⁺(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l)

Question

Identify the reducing agent in the following chemical reaction.
5Fe²⁺(aq) + MnO₄^-(aq) + 8H⁺(aq)

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5Fe³⁺(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons to another substance in a chemical reaction, thereby being oxidized itself. In the given reaction, Fe²⁺ (Fe^2+) is oxidized to Fe³⁺ (Fe^3+), indicating it is the reducing agent.

Identify the Reducing Agent in the Following Chemical Reaction →\rarr→ 5Fe3+(aq) + Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l) A) Fe2+ B) MnO4- C)

Identify the Reducing Agent in the Following Chemical Reaction $\rarr$ 5Fe³⁺(aq) + Mn²⁺(aq) + 4H₂O(l)
A) Fe²⁺
B) MnO₄^-
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