In the reaction, MnO₄- + 5Fe²⁺ + 8H⁺ ---> Mn²⁺ + 5Fe³⁺ + 4H₂O,
A.) Fe³⁺ is oxidized and Mn2+ is reduced
B.) H⁺ is oxidized and MnO₄- is reduced
C.) Fe²⁺ is oxidized and MnO₄- is reduced
D.) Electrons are transferred from Mn²⁺ to Fe²⁺