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Question

Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in the reaction given below:

H2S(g) + Br2(l) 2HBr(aq) + S(s)


A

H2S is the reducing agent and Br2 is the oxidizing agent.

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H2S is the oxidizing agent and Br2 is the reducing agent.

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C

Both are oxidising agents

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D

Both are reducing agents

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Solution

The correct option is A

H2S is the reducing agent and Br2 is the oxidizing agent.


H2S(g) + Br2(l) 2HBr(aq) + S(s)
In the reaction given,
Hydrogen is being added to bromine, H2S is the substance that is helping Br2 get reduced while itself it is getting oxidized with the help of Br2.
H2S is the reducing agent. As it is helping Br2 getting reduced.
Br2 is the oxidizing agent. As it is helping H2S getting oxidized.


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