Determine the oxidation numbers of the elements in the following reaction, and determine whether it is a

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Determine the oxidation numbers of the elements in the following reaction, and determine whether it is a redox reaction. If so, what is being oxidized, and what is being reduced?5HCO4(aq) + 6H3O+ (aq) + 2MnO4(aq)  10CO(g) + 2Mn+ (aq) + 14HO(l)

Strategy Apply the rules for assigning oxidation numbers and look for elements that are changing oxidation numbers. Any element increasing its oxidation number is being oxidized, whereas any element decreasing its oxidation number is being reduced.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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