Question

What is meant by reductant? Explain with suitable examples

Answer 1

Explanation:

Reducing agent (also called a reductant or reducer) is an element or compound that loses (or "donates") an electron to an electron recipient (oxidizing agent) in a redox chemical reaction. ... Examples of reducing agents include the earth metals, formic acid, oxalic acid, and sulfite compounds.

Answer 2

a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver

 Examples of reducing agents include the earth metals, formic acid, oxalic acid, and sulfite compounds.