Oxidation and reduction based problem


8H+ (aq) + 5Fe2+(aq) + MnO4-(aq) -------- Mn2+(aq) + 5Fe3+(aq) + 4H2O(l)

The Mn is clearly reduced and is the oxiding agent; how do you decide whether the H or the Fe is being oxidized? They both lose electrons.

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