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14 January, 15:28

Tin reacts with nitric acid according to the following equation. What substance is the reducing agent? Sn (s) + 4HNO3 (aq) → SnO2 (s) + 4NO2 (g) + 2H2O (g)

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  1. 14 January, 15:39
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    The reducing agent will go through oxidation reaction and lose electrons then the valence will increase. So the reducing agent in this reaction is Sn (s).
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