Consider the following reaction. 2+ 2Mno, + 3Mn + 2H,0 – 5Mno,(s) + 4H Which statement is correct? Select one: 2+ O Mn is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction. 2+ O Mn is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

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Consider the following reaction.
2+
2Mno, + 3Mn + 2H,0 – 5Mno,(s) + 4H
Which statement is correct?
Select one:
2+
O Mn is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction.
2+
O Mn is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following reaction. 2+ 2Mno, + 3Mn + 2H,0 – 5Mno,(s) + 4H Which statement is correct? Select one: 2+ O Mn is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation. Mno, is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction. 2+ O Mn is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.
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