Question

Pb(No3)2+2KI= pbl2 + 2kNO3 what is oxidizing agent and reducng agent

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given -

Balanced chemical equation :-

Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI → PbI2 + 2KNO3

To Find -

• What is oxidising agent and reducing agent.

As we know that :-

Oxidising agent -

• The substance which gives oxygen for oxidation is called an oxidising agent.
• The substance which removes Hydrogen is also called an oxidising agent.

Reducing agent :-

• The substance which gives Hydrogen for reduction is called a reducing agent.
• The substance which removes oxygen is also called a reducing agent.

In this equation :-

Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI → PbI2 + 2KNO3

Here,

Oxygen is removed from Pb(NO3)2. So, it is a oxidising agent.

And

Oxygen is added to KI. So, it is a reducing agent.