Question

why non metal are reducing agents?

Answer 1

Whereas non- metals act as an oxidizing agentbecause non-metals have a tendency to gain electrons and get reduced.

Answer 2

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Metal are reducing agents:
                                             Because they have the tendency to donate electrons and get oxidised.

Non metal are oxidising agents:
                                                      Because they have the tendency to gain electrons and get reduced.

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