The reducing agent in the reaction given, 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 + 𝐾𝐼 + 𝐻2𝑆𝑂4 ⟢ 𝑀𝑛𝑆𝑂4 + 𝐾2𝑆𝑂4 +𝐼2 + 𝐻2𝑂 is:

Correct answer: B. 𝐾𝐼

  • A. 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4
  • B. 𝐾𝐼
  • C. 𝐻2𝑆𝑂4
  • D. 𝐾𝐼 and 𝐻2𝑆𝑂4 both

Explanation

Reducing agent is the one which has the ability to give its unshared pair of electrons to other species to reduce them.

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