In the above redox reaction, use oxidation numbers to identify the element oxidized, the element reduced, the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent.

Question

MnO4- + 5NO2+ H2O5NO3- + Mn2++ 2H+

In the above redox reaction, use oxidation numbers to identify the element oxidized, the element reduced, the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent.

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name of the element oxidized:	fill in the blank 1		name of the element reduced:	fill in the blank 2
formula of the oxidizing agent:		formula of the reducing agent:

Answer 1

Mn is reduced as it's oxidation state decreases from +7 to +2,

While Nitrogen is oxidized as it's oxidation state increases from +2 to +5.

MnO4 - is oxidizing agent while NO is reducing agent.