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Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction

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Question

In the below given redox reaction,
$C H_{4} + 2 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O$
The oxidising agent and substance being oxidised are:

O_{2}, C H_{4}

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O_{2}, C O_{2}

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C H_{4}, O_{2}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A $O_{2}, C H_{4}$
In the given redox reaction,
$C H_{4} + 2 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O$

Substance being oxidised is $C H_{4}$ as Carbon is getting Oxygen.

Substance being reduced is $O_{2}$ as its oxidation state changes from 0 to -2.

Oxidising agent is $O_{2}$ as it gives oxygen to C in $C H_{4} .$

Reducing agent is $C H_{4}$ as it gives hydrogen to oxygen and reduced it.

Thus, (a) is the correct answer.

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