Question

Identify the oxidising agent in the given chemical reaction.

$2{\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3\text{(s)}+3\text{C (s)}\to 4\text{Fe (s)}+3{\text{CO}}_2\text{(g)}$

• A. ${\text{CO}}_2$
• B. $\text{C}$
• C. ${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3$
• D. $\text{Fe}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3$

An oxidizing agent readily transfers its oxygen atoms to another element or compound. In the given reaction, ferric oxide (${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3$) behaves as an oxidising agent as it is oxidizing carbon ($\text{C}$) to carbon dioxide (${\text{CO}}_2$).