In the reaction MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ + 5e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4H₂O, what happens to the oxidation state of manganese? - d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS Quiz | GKFix.in

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In the reaction MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ + 5e⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 4H₂O, what happens to the oxidation state of manganese?

A. It decreases
B. It increases
C. It stays the same
D. It becomes zero