The hydride ion
A)is a strong acid.
B)is a strong reducing agent.
C)is a strong oxidizing agent.
D)is neither an oxidant nor a reductant.
E)is found in molecules such as CHCl3.

Name: The hydride ion A)is a strong acid. B)is a strong reducing agent. C)is a strong oxidizing agent. D)is neither an oxidant nor a reductant. E)is found in molecules such as CHCl3.
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The hydride ion (H-) is a strong reducing agent because it readily donates its extra electron to other substances, reducing them in the process.

The Hydride Ion