How do you identify the oxidizing agent in the following chemical reaction? #2MnO_4^- + 5H_2SO_3 -> 2Mn^(+2) + 5SO_4^(-2) + 4H^+ + 3H_2O#
1 Answer
Oct 16, 2016
The one whose oxidation number decreases during the redox process is the oxidizing agent.
Explanation:
Sulfite (
Manganese (as permanganate) is reduced to the almost colourless