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OpenStudy (elleblythe):

2 KMnO4 + 5 H2C2O4 + 6 HCl  2 MnCl2 + 2 KCl + 10 CO2 + 8 H2O Which is the reducing agent in the reaction and why?

OpenStudy (gebooors):

Permanganate is strong oxidizer. Oxidation number of Mn changes from + VII to + II. In this case, Carbon is oxidizer And is reducing agent.

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