Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
What is the identity of the 'reducing agent' in the reaction: $2Al + 3Fe^{2+} \rightarrow 2Al^{3+} + 3Fe$?
AAl
BFe2+
CAl3+
DFe
✓ Correct Answer: A — Al
Aluminum (Al) loses electrons to become Al3+, thus reducing the iron ions. Therefore, Al is the reducing agent.
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