Question

A reagent is a substance that does not react with other substance.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

A reagent is a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, or added to see if a reaction occurs. In organic chemistry, reagents are compounds or mixtures usually composed of inorganic or small organic molecules that cause a transformation on an organic substrate. Examples of organic reagents include the Collins reagent, Fenton's reagent, and Grignard reagent. Analytical reagents confirm the presence of another substance. Examples of these are Fehling's reagent, Millon's reagent, and Tollens' reagent.