For the following reaction: 18 H+ (aq) + 6 MnO4-(aq) + 5 I– (aq) → 6 Mn2+ (aq) + 5 IO3– (aq) + 9 H2O  a) What is the oxidation state of iodine (I) in IO3? b) What is the oxidation state of manganese (Mn) in MnO4? c) Is this a redox reaction? If yes, which reactant is the reducing agent? Oxidizing agent?

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For the following reaction:


18 H+ (aq) + 6 MnO4-(aq) + 5 I– (aq) → 6 Mn2+ (aq) + 5 IO3– (aq) + 9 H2O 


a) What is the oxidation state of iodine (I) in IO3?
b) What is the oxidation state of manganese (Mn) in MnO4?
c) Is this a redox reaction? If yes, which reactant is the reducing agent? Oxidizing agent? 

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