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Define reducing agents and give examples of solid, liquid and gaseous reducing agents.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 10 May, 2016, 01:35: PM
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Reducing agent is one that reduces other substances by providing electrons, or by providing hydrogen or an electropositive ion.

Examples:

Solid reducing agents: Carbon, Zinc metal etc.

Liquid reducing agents: Hydrogen peroxide, Hydrogen bromide etc.

Gaseous reducing agents: Hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide etc.

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