Question

Write a short note on oxidizing and reducing agents.

Answer 1

1. Substances that have the ability to oxidize other substances are called oxidizing agents. These are also known as electron acceptors as they remove electrons from other substances. 

Example: H₂O₂, MnO₄, CrO₃, Cr₂O

2. The substances that have the ability to reduce other substances are called reducing agents. These are also called as electron donors as they donate electrons to other substances. 

Example: NaBEl₄ , LiAlH₂ and metals like palladium and platinum