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Balance the equation for the reaction of the anion in [VO3] - with hydrogen ions from dilute sulphuric acid to give the [VO2]+ ion.
Is this reaction oxidation or reduction? Justify your answer. Suggest at least two suitable reducing or oxidising agents for this reaction.
A:- VO3^- + 2 H^+ -------------> VO2^+ + 2 H2O
Oxidaatio state: V => +5; O => -2 V => +5; O => -2
=> The above given reaction, which undergoes reduction in terms lose of oxygen, so the given reaction is reduction reaction.
=> Reducing agents = > LiAlH4, NaBH4