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Published on: September 12, 2026
In which of the following reactions does the underlined species act as the reducing agent?
(l) 
(II) 
(III) 
(IV) 
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
A reducing agent is the species that loses 
(gets oxidized).
(I) ( 
underlined): 
is the oxidizing agent, not reducing.
(II) ( 
underlined): 
in 
is oxidizing, not reducing.
(III) ( Br underlined):
is reducing.
(IV) ( 
underlined): 
in 
(oxidation) 
is reducing.
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