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MnO4+5Fe2++8H+Mn2++5Fe3++4H2O(l)
In the equation for the reaction represented above, which of the following indicates the reduction that takes place?

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Fe2++eFe3+
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Fe3++eFe2+
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Fe2+Fe3++e
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2H++O2H2O(l)+2e
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MnO4+8H++5eMn2++4H2O(l)
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Solution

The correct option is E MnO4+8H++5eMn2++4H2O(l)
MnO4+5Fe+2+8H+Mn+2+5Fe+3+4H2O
Reduction means decrease in Oxidation state i.e
+7MnO4+8H++5e+2Mn+2+4H2O(l)
{Decrease in oxidation state:Reduction}

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