In the reaction 1O^-₃ + 5l^- + 6H⁺ → 31₂ + 3H₂O, the oxidizing agent is?

Sciencehigh1

11 years ago

It is an oxidizing agent because IO- has already removed the oxygen present in it and oxidizing agent deals with removal of oxygen

Destinedtowin

4 years ago

the one that is reduced is the oxidizing agent

TheGuru

3 years ago

But H+ gained electrons in that reaction thereby getting reduced. H+ is the oxidizing agent ✍🏾

Alameenoje

4 years ago

The correct answer is H+.
This is because H+ is gaining electrons to become H2O. And, we know that gain of electrons means the species is undergoing reduction, and any species undergoing reduction itself is an oxidizing agent.

PriscaAkpan

1 year ago

I don't understand this question