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which is the oxidizing agent? which is the reducing agent? which is being oxidized? which is being reduced in the following photosynthesis reaction? 6H20+6CO2+light=>C6H12O2+6O2
Answer:
6H2O + 6CO2+light C6H12O2+6O2
Oxidation states: -2 of Oxygen 0 of Oxygen
Here Oxygen oxidation state is changing from -2 to Zero, Hence it is Oxidising. That means it is the Reducing agent.
6H2O + 6CO2+light C6H12O2+6O2
Oxidation states: +4 of C 0 of C in Glucose
Here CO2 is Reducing and It is the Oxidising agent.
Note: Oxiding and the Reducing Nature of the compounds can be explained based on the Oxidation states changing in the reaction from Reactants to products.