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The molecule that functions as the reducing agent (electron donor) in a redox or oxidation-reduction reaction _____.

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kompoz [17]3 years ago

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Answer : The correct option is a) Loses electrons and loses potential energy.

Explanation :

Reducing agent : In a redox reaction, it is oxidized by the loss of electrons and by the loses of potential energy. It is also called as electron donor.

Reducing agent reduces others by loss of electron and its oxidation state increases.

For example : Sodium is a reducing agent and itself oxidized as follows,

$Na\rightarrow Na^++e^-$

Therefore, the molecule that function as a reducing agent in a redox reaction is loses electrons and loses potential energy.

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6). Alcohol with three other carbons attached to the carbon with the hydroxyl group - Tertiary

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In an unknown liquid, the percentage composition with respect to carbon, hydrogen and iodine is 34.31%, 5.28% and 60.41% respectively.

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