Chapter 20, Problem 20.63SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound which contains a ${\text{CO}}^{+\text{3}}$ ion be oxidizing agent, or a reducing agent should be determined. Explain.

Concept introduction:

Oxidizing Agents:

Oxidants or oxidizing agent are the substances which gain electrons during the chemical reaction. It is also called the electron acceptors. Oxidizing agents are reduced to gain electrons.

General oxidizing agents are: - Elements from group 17 (Halogens) because they can easily accept the electrons and highly electronegative in nature.

Reducing Agents:
Reductant or reducing agents are the substances which loses electrons during chemical reaction. These agents are oxidized to lose electrons.
General reducing agents: - Alkali metals (they lose electron so that they reach the noble gas configuration), $\text{CO}$ , ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ , $\text{Zn}$ , $\text{Fe}$ , $\text{Li}$