Identify the oxidizing agent in the reaction: sn (s) + 2h + (aq) → sn2 + (aq) + h2 (g)

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28 September, 14:56

Identify the oxidizing agent in the reaction: sn (s) + 2h + (aq) → sn2 + (aq) + h2 (g)

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Roscoe · Answer 1

In the reaction Sn (s) + 2H + (aq) → Sn2 + (aq) + H2 (g)

from this reaction, we get that Sn loses from 0 to 2 electrons so it's oxidized So it is the reducing agent.

and H gains from 0 to 1 electrons so, it's reduced so ∴ it is the oxidizing agent