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Question
Identify the oxidising agent in the following reaction:
\[\ce{CH4_{(g)} + 2O2_{(g)} -> CO2_{(g)} + 2H2O_{(l)}}\]
Options
O2(g)
CH4(g)
CO2(g)
H2O(l)
MCQ
Solution
O2(g)
Explanation:
Since oxygen (O2) is undergoing reduction, it is oxidising agent.
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