Why oxalic acid is a reducing agent
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The permanganate ion removes electrons from oxalic acidmolecules and thereby oxidizes theoxalic acid. Thus, the MnO4- ion acts as an oxidizing agent in this reaction. Oxalic acid, on the other hand, is a reducing agent in this reaction.
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Answer:In oxalic acid H2C2O4 carbon oxidation srate =+3
Explanation: it can further oxidises to +4 CO2
So it act as reducing agent.
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