What is the oxidizing agent in the reaction fe + agno3 fe (no3) 3 + ag?

Answer;

Silver is acting as oxidizing Agent.

Explanation:

The reaction is as follow,

Fe + 3 AgNo ₃ → Fe (NO₃) ₃ + 3 Ag

In above reaction the Iron's oxidation state has changed from 0 to + 3, i. e.

Fe ⁰ → Fe³⁺ + 3 e⁻

It shows that Iron has lost 3 electrons, Hence, it is oxidized and has transferred 3 electrons to 3 mole of Ag⁺ to reduce it into Ag. Therefore, Iron is acting as reducing Agent.

While, In reaction the Silver's oxidation state has changed from + 1 to 0, i. e.

3 Ag⁺ + 3 e⁻ → 3 Ag

It shows that Silver has gained one electron, Hence, it is reduced and has gained 3 electrons from 1 mole of Fe to oxidize it into Fe³⁺. Therefore, Silver is acting as oxidizing Agent.