For the reaction Si (s)+ O₂(g)→ SiO₂ (g),the reducing agent is: A)Si. B)O₂. C)SiO₂. D)O. E)none of the above

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In a redox reaction, the reducing agent is the substance that gets oxidized and loses electrons. In this reaction, Si (s) is oxidized from an oxidation state of 0 to +4, gaining electrons from O₂ (g), which is reduced from an oxidation state of +6 to +4. Hence, Si (s) is the reducing agent as it causes reduction in O₂ (g).

For the Reaction Si (S)+ O2 (g)→ SiO2 (G),the Reducing

For the Reaction Si (S)+ O₂(g)→ SiO₂ (G),the Reducing