Which is the reducing reagent in the equation?
MnO4(-) + 8H(+) + 5Fe(2+) → Mn(2+) + 5Fe(3+) + 4H2O
MnO4(-) + 8H(+) + 5Fe(2+) → Mn(2+) + 5Fe(3+) + 4H2O
1 Answer
Apr 20, 2018
Explanation:
A reducing reagent is always oxidized during a redox reaction.
During oxidation, an atom loses electrons or oxygen, and then increases its oxidation number.
From here, I see that iron(II) has been oxidized into iron(III), and is therefore the reducing reagent in this equation.