Define Redox reactions. Identify oxidising and reducing agents in following reactions:
$I_{2 (a q)} + 2 S_{2} O_{3}^{2 -} (a q) \to S_{4} O_{6}^{2 -} (a q) + 2 I^{-} (a q)$

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A reaction in which oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously is called redox reaction.
According to given reaction,
$I_{2} ⟶$ Oxidising agent.
$S_{2} O_{3}^{2 -} ⟶$ Reducing agent.

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Define Redox reactions. Identify oxidising and reducing agents in following reactions:
$I_{2 (a q)} + 2 S_{2} O_{3}^{2 -} (a q) \to S_{4} O_{6}^{2 -} (a q) + 2 I^{-} (a q)$

A reaction in which oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously is called redox reaction.
According to given reaction,
$I_{2} ⟶$ Oxidising agent.
$S_{2} O_{3}^{2 -} ⟶$ Reducing agent.