Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

5 SO $_2$ + MnO $_4^-$ + 2 H $_2$ O $\longrightarrow$ 5 SO $_4^{2-}$ + 2 Mn $^{2+}$ + 4 H $^+$

Assign oxidation numbers for each of the atoms in the above net ionic equation. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.

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2 MnO $_4$ + 5 H $_2$ O $_2$ + 6 H $^+$ $\longrightarrow$ 5 O $_2$ + 2 Mn $^{2+}$ + 8 H $_2$ O

Assign oxidation numbers for each of the atoms in the above net ionic equation. Identify which elements have been oxidized or reduced.