Practice question
Question
In 2KMnO₄ + 16HCl → 2MnCl₂ + 5Cl₂ + 2KCl + 8H₂O, which species contains the element reduced?
Explanation
Mn (+7 in KMnO₄) becomes +2 in MnCl₂, gaining electrons; it’s the reduced species.
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