MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which is an oxidizing agent in following reaction? Fe_{(s)} + Cu^{2+}_{aq} \rightarrow Fe^{2+}_{aq} + Cu_{(s)}

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

An oxidising agent is the species that accepts electrons (itself gets reduced). In \mathrm{Fe + Cu^{2+} \to Fe^{2+} + Cu}, Fe is oxidised () by losing 2 electrons, so Fe is the reducing agent (C is wrong).

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