Question

Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction: (a) 4NH3 + 5O2 -----> 4NO + 6H2O. (b) H2O + F2 -----> HF + HOF​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)Here H2 and N are the reducing agents.

b)Here H is the reducing agent.

Explanation:

Reducing agents are the elements or compounds which reduces one element or compound to get oxidised itself.

So in the first case , H2 and N are the reducing agents as they are reducing O2 to get oxidised themselves.

In the second case, H is the reducing agent as it is reducing H2O .