Asked by Alexis

In the reaction 2H2S + 3O2 -> 2SO2 +2H2O, the oxidizing agent is
1.oxygen
2.water
3.sulfur dioxide
4.hydrogen sulfide

oxygen?

Answers

Answered by DrBob222
I agree.
Loss of electrons is oxidization.
Gain of e is reduction.
The substance oxidized is the reducing agent.
The substance reduced is the oxidization agent.
Therefore, oxidizing agent is reduced which means gain of e. O2 goes from zero to -2. That's a gain of electrons.
Answered by Anonymous
water
Answered by jskr
sulfur dioxide
Answered by Anonymous
Which is reducing agent?
Answered by K
its oxygen
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