Can accept electrons and undergo reduction chemical reactions

Solved Step by Step With Explanation- Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

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O3​( g) 

KClO4​( s) 

To determine whether the given substances are likely to be good oxidizing agents or good reducing agents, we need to understand the properties and behaviors of these substances. Let's examine each of them:

1. H2 (g) - Hydrogen gas:

3. • Potassium perchlorate (KClO4) is an oxidizing agent. It contains the ClO4- (perchlorate) ion, which has a strong tendency to gain electrons and undergo reduction. In chemical reactions, the perchlorate ion can act as an oxidizing agent by accepting electrons and oxidizing other substances. Therefore, KClO4 is a good oxidizing agent.

4. NaBH4 (s) - Sodium borohydride:

• KClO4 (s) is a good oxidizing agent.

• NaBH4 (s) is a good reducing agent.