Question

1) Name the reducing agent in the following reaction:
3MnO2 + 4A1 = 3Mn + 2Al2O3
State which is more reactive, Mn or Al and why.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Al is reducing agent.

Al is more reactive.

Explanation:

• The the substance which oxidises is known as reducing agent here Aluminium is is oxidized into Aluminium oxide, hence it is reducing agent.
• Aluminium is more reactive according to a reactivity series.