Consider the unbalanced redox process shown below and answer the associated questions. H2SO3(aq) → S(s) + HSO4−(aq) (acidic solution) A.) Working from left to right, identify the oxidation state of each element in each chemical formula in the equation. B.) Identify the oxidant and reductant, respectively, in this reaction. C.)Compose the balanced oxidation half reaction,  the balanced oxidation half reaction, and the balanced overall reaction

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Consider the unbalanced redox process shown below and answer the associated questions.

H2SO3(aq) → S(s) + HSO4−(aq) (acidic solution)

A.) Working from left to right, identify the oxidation state of each element in each chemical formula in the equation.

B.) Identify the oxidant and reductant, respectively, in this reaction.

C.)Compose the balanced oxidation half reaction,  the balanced oxidation half reaction, and the balanced overall reaction

D.) 

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