Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction :

$F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}$

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Solution

A reducing agent is an element that loses electrons.

$C O$ is reducing agent.

$F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}$

In the given reaction, $C O$ is oxidized to $C O_{2}$ by gaining oxygen atom. Thus , $C O$ is reducing agent as it undergoes oxidation .

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