Question

A metal X reacts with a non metal Y and forms an ionic compound. Identify the oxidising and
reducing agent amongst X and Y *
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Answer 1

Answer:

oxidising agent- Y

Reducing agent -X

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

X - Reducing agent

Y - Oxidizing agent

Explanation:

Metals act as a reducing agents because of their tendency to donate electrons and get oxidized. While non-metals act as an oxidising agents because of their tendency to gain electrons and get reduced.