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06. Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions:a) 4NH3 + 502-4NO + 6H2Ob) H2O + F2HF+ HOPc) Fe2O3 +3CO 2Fe +3C02 |
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Answer» A) The oxidation state of Oxygen is reduced, from 0 to -1. So Ammonia is reducing agent. Nitrogen and hydrogen are oxidized to a state of +2 and +1 respectively. b) Flourine is reduced to floride ion.. oxidation state of -1.Water is the reducing agent.. c) Iron is reduced from an oxidation state of +3 to 0.. Carbon is oxidized from +2 state to +4. so carbon monoxide is reducing agent. |
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