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During a Redox Reaction the Oxidation Numbers of Oxidizing Agents

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In the above redox reaction. This species is often referred to as the reducing agent. Oxidation Number Example 3 Redox Reactions Oxidation Chemistry Is it a Redox Reaction. . During a redox reaction oxidation numbers change. Compare the oxidation numbers from the reactant side to the product side. In a redox reaction there is always an oxidizing and reducing agent NO_3- is most likely to be a strong oxidizing agent. Boric acid BOH 3 is a Tribasic acid. The species getting reduced is called the oxidizing agent. Common examples of oxidizing agents include halogens such as chlorine and fluorine oxygen and hydrogen peroxide H 2 O 2. Any reaction in which the change of oxidation state of any of the element changes with respect to the lhr and rhr the reaction is said to be a redox reaction. Check the oxidation numbers. An oxidizing agent is thus an electron acceptor. If the oxidation number is g...