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When potassium permanganate, KMnO4, is added to an acidified solution of oxalic acid, H2C2O4, the pr — Electrochemistry Chemistry Question

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When potassium permanganate, KMnO4, is added to an acidified solution of oxalic acid, H2C2O4, the products are CO2 gas and Mn2+ ions. What is the reducing agent in this reaction?

A.

KMnO4

B.

H2C2O4

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C.

H3O+

D.

CO2

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