An acidic solution of KMnO₄(aq) is added dropwise to a solution of FeSO₄(aq) until the purple color disappears and the solution becomes nearly colorless. Which net ionic equation best represents the reaction?
a) MnO4−(aq)+2H2O(l)+3Fe2+(aq)⟶MnO2(s)+4OH−(aq)+3Fe3+(aq)
b) MnO4−(aq)+Fe2+(aq)⟶MnO42−(aq)+Fe3+(aq)
c) MnO4−(aq)+5Fe2+(aq)+8H+(aq)⟶Mn2+(aq)+5Fe3+(aq)+4H2O(l)
d) MnO4−(aq)+5Fe3+(aq)+8H+(aq)⟶Mn2+(aq)+5Fe2+(aq)+4H2O(l)