Question

$F{e}_2{O}_3\left(s\right)+3C\left(s\right)\to 4\mathrm{Fe}\left(s\right)+3{\mathrm{CO}}_2\left(s\right)$
The oxidising agent in the given reaction is.

• A. $F{e}_2{O}_3$
• B. ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$
• C. Fe

Answer 1

The correct option is A $F{e}_2{O}_3$

An oxidizing agent oxidises other element or compound and gets reduced itself.
Addition of oxygen atoms is one form of oxidation. And similarly, loss of oxygen atoms is reduction.
In the given reaction, ${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ behaves as an oxidising agent as it oxidises $\text{C}$ to ${\text{CO}}_2$ anf itself get reduced to $\text{Fe}$.