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redox question?
What is the oxidizing agent in the reaction
2MnO4−(aq) + 10I−(aq) + 16H+(aq) --> 2Mn2+(aq) + 5I2(aq) + 8H2O(l)?
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- Roger the MoleLv 74 years agoFavorite Answer
MnO4{-} is a famous oxidizing agent.
And if you are unfamiliar with MnO4{-}, the Mn atom has an oxidation state of 7+ in MnO4{-} and 2+ in Mn{2+}, so it undergoes reduction in the given reaction. By the nature of redox reactions, the atom that gets reduced is contained in the oxidizing agent.
