Which of the reactants act as oxidant or reductant if any:
Si+2KOH+H2O→K2SiO3+2H2
Identify the reducing agent?
A
Si
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B
KOH
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C
H2O
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is CSi Si+2KOH+H2O→K2SiO3+2H2 The reducing agent is Si. The oxidation number of Si changes from 0 to +4. Thus, Si itself is oxidized.