Which of the following substances is not a reducing agent?

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Chemistry WAEC 2020

Which of the following substances is not a reducing agent?

  • C
  • CO
  • O\(_2\) checkmark
  • H\(_2\)

The correct answer is: C

Explanation

- A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction.

- Elemental oxygen is a strong oxidizing agent.

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