Question

In the redox reaction below, which is the reducing agent?

MnO2 (s) + 4H+(aq) + 2Cl (aq) > Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
CI-
CI2
Mn2+
MnO2

I think its MnO2?

Answer 1

A reducing agent oxidizes it self to reduce some other species right? So can u guess what would act like a reducing agent ?

Answer 2

Mn2+?

Answer 3

nop! In the equation MnO2 ----> Mn2+ right? So Mn will be reduced !!!!!

Answer 4

Always look at it from the right direction. U shud go from reactants to products. In other words to the forward direction.

Answer 5

Here MnO2 acts as an oxidizing agent as it goes from +8 to +2
Reducing agent is something which oxidises itself to reduce another species.
Oxidizing agent is sumthn which reduces itself to oxidize sumthn eslse.

Answer 6

Did u get it ?

Answer 7

Cl-?

Answer 8

yeah !!!!! So do u get it nw?

Answer 9

I do thanks!

Answer 10

Anytym !:)