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Question

Which of the following statements about this redox reaction is incorrect?

MnO₄⁻(aq) + 5 Fe²⁺(aq) + 8 H⁺(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + 5 Fe³⁺(aq) + 4 H₂O(l)

Accepted Answer

Manganese gains 4 electrons.

Answer

The oxidation takes place in an acidic medium.

Answer

Iron changes its oxidation state from +2 to +3.

Answer

Manganese is reduced in this reaction.

Answer

MnO₄⁻ is the oxidizing agent.

Which of the following statements about this redox reaction is incorrect?MnO4−(aq) + 5 Fe2+(aq) + 8 H+(aq) → Mn2+(aq) + 5 Fe3+(aq) + 4 H2O(l)