I^- (aq) + MnO_4^-(aq) -> MnO2(s) + I_2(s) What is the #ox or oxidation state of Mn in MnO4^-? Is MnO4^- oxidized or reduced? When reaction is balanced in basic solution with the smallest coefficients, will H2O be aa reaction or a product? What is the coefficent?

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I^- (aq) + MnO_4^-(aq) -> MnO2(s) + I_2(s)

What is the #ox or oxidation state of Mn in MnO4^-?

Is MnO4^- oxidized or reduced?

When reaction is balanced in basic solution with the smallest coefficients, will H2O be aa reaction or a product? What is the coefficent? 

 

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