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STANDARD Chemistry Identifying Reducing Agents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which species is acting as a reducing agent in the following reaction? 14H⁺ + Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 3Ni → 2Cr³⁺ + 7H₂O + 3Ni²⁺

A

Cr₂O₇²⁻

B

Ni

C

H⁺

D

H₂O

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Ni → Ni²⁺ (oxidation). Hence, Ni acts as a reducing agent.

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