In the reaction
C2O2−4+MnO−4+H+→Mn2++CO2+H2O which is the reducing agent?
C2O2−4
C2O2−4+MnO−4+H+→Mn2++CO2+H2O
C2O2−4
2x + 4×(−2)=−2
2x=−2+8
2x=6
x=+3
whereas in the product side Oxidation number of carbon = +4
That shows that it has donated one electron, thereby oxidizing others.
In this reaction C2O2−4 act as a reducing agent.