Identify the species that was reduced in the titration reaction shown below. Justify your answer in terms of oxidation numbers.

6H + (aq) + 2MnO4 - (aq) + 5H2C2O4 (aq) →10CO2 (g) + 8H2O (l) + 2Mn2 + (aq)

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27 September, 03:32

Identify the species that was reduced in the titration reaction shown below. Justify your answer in terms of oxidation numbers.

6H + (aq) + 2MnO4 - (aq) + 5H2C2O4 (aq) →10CO2 (g) + 8H2O (l) + 2Mn2 + (aq)

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MnO₄⁻ is species reduced as manganese gains 5e⁻ and is reduced to Mn⁺²

Explanation:

MnO₄⁻ + 5e⁻ = > Mn⁺²

Mn + 4O = - 1

Mn + 2 (-2) = - 1

Mn = + 7

Mn = + 7 gains 5e⁻ = > Mn = + 2

Identify the species that was reduced in the titration reaction shown below. Justify your answer in terms of oxidation numbers.6H + (aq) + 2MnO4 - (aq) + 5H2C2O4 (aq) →10CO2 (g) + 8H2O (l) + 2Mn2 + (aq)

Identify the species that was reduced in the titration reaction shown below. Justify your answer in terms of oxidation numbers.

6H + (aq) + 2MnO4 - (aq) + 5H2C2O4 (aq) →10CO2 (g) + 8H2O (l) + 2Mn2 + (aq)