What is the reducing agent in the following reaction? Mg + NiO₂ + 2H₂O → Mg(OH)₂ + Ni(OH)₂ A) Mg B) NiO₂ C) H₂O D) Mg(OH)₂ E) Ni(OH)₂

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In a redox reaction, the reducing agent is the one that gets oxidized, meaning it loses electrons. In this reaction, magnesium (Mg) is oxidized and loses two electrons to form Mg(OH)2. Therefore, Mg is the reducing agent.

What Is the Reducing Agent in the Following Reaction? Mg