Which Statement Correctly Describes the Following Oxidation-Reduction Reaction?
5Cr³⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ 5 CrO₄^{2 -} (Aq) + 3 Mn²⁺(aq) + 16 H⁺(aq)

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the following oxidation-reduction reaction?
5Cr³⁺(aq) + 3 MnO₄ ^- (aq) + 8 H₂O (l) $\rightarrow$ 5 CrO₄^{2 -} (aq) + 3 Mn²⁺(aq) + 16 H⁺(aq)

A) MnO₄ ^- and H₂O are both reduced.
B) Cr³⁺ is the reducing agent.
C) Cr³⁺ and H₂O are both reducing agents.
D) MnO₄ ^- is oxidized.
E) None of these are correct.