Identify the reducing agent in following reaction. $\mathrm{CH}_{4(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}…

Identify the reducing agent in following reaction. $\mathrm{CH}_{4(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}$
  1. $\mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
  2. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})}$
  3. $\mathrm{O}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
  4. $\mathrm{CH}_{4(\mathrm{~g})}$

Solution

Since oxygen $\left(\mathrm{O}_{2}\right)$ is undergoing reduction, it is oxidizing agent.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1)

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