Which of the following is the reducing agent in $ZnO (l) +C (s) ⟶ Zn (s) +CO (g)$

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Solution

The correct option is C C
A reducing agent or reductant is a substance which supplies hydrogen or any other electropositive element or removes oxygen or any other electronegative element. Alternatively, a reducing agent is that substance which itself undergoes oxidation in a chemical reaction.

Here, $ZnO$ is reduced to metallic $Zn$ and $C$ is oxidised to $CO$ . Thus, $C$ is the reducing agent here.

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