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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which substance is the reducing agent in this reaction? 2KMnO4+3Na2SO3+H2O→2MnO2+3Na2SO4+2KOH

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, the reducing reagent is what is oxidising. Now you have to look at the element with increases in oxidation number. Are you familiar with this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

From the left to the right side of the equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Na2SO3 is reducing agent

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