Question

Which gas is both a oxidising as well as a reducing agent?

Answer 1

Correct Answer=Hydrogen gas.

Extra information .

Hydrogen gas is a reducing agent when it reacts with non-metals and an oxidizing agent when it reacts with metals. Hydrogen acts as an oxidizing agent because it accepts an electron donation from lithium, which causes Li to be oxidized.


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Answer 2

Some elements and compounds can be both reducing or oxidizing agents. Hydrogen gas is a reducing agent when it reacts with non-metals and an oxidizing agent when it reacts with metals. Hydrogen acts as an oxidizing agent because it accepts an electron donation from lithium, which causes Li to be oxidized. hope u have liked it..