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ChemistryRedox ReactionsDetermination of Oxidation StateEasy2 minQB
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Which of these substances is a good reducing agent?

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Answer:
A
Solution:

HI has iodine in its lowest state (-1) with a weak H-I bond, so it is easily oxidised to I₂ and is a strong reducing agent. FeCl₃ and KClO₃ are oxidants; KBr is a much weaker reductant. Hence (a).

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Redox ReactionsSubtopic:Determination of Oxidation State
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