Answer to Question #219067 in General Chemistry for Katie

Question

What is the reducing agent in this reaction MnO4− + SO2 → Mn2+ + SO42−

A. SO42−

B. SO2

C. Mn2+

Identify the elements oxidized and reduced in this reaction.

2ClO− + H2 + 2e− → 2Cl− + 2OH−

A. Cl is oxidized; O is reduced

B. Cl is oxidized; H is reduced

C. H is oxidized; Cl is reduced

Answer 1

B. SO2

C. H is oxidized; Cl is reduced