Practice question
Question
In the reaction 5H₂S + 2KMnO₄ + 3H₂SO₄ → 5S + 2MnSO₄ + K₂SO₄ + 8H₂O, which element is oxidized?
Explanation
S (-2 in H₂S) becomes 0 in S, losing electrons.
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