JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

H₂O(g) + C(s) → H₂(g) + CO(g). The oxidizing agent in the reaction above is

A. H₂OCorrect
B. CO
C. C
D. H₂O(g)

Explanation

The oxidizing agent is H2O; it undergoes reduction (its element hydrogen decreases in oxidation number from +1 in H2O to zero in hydrogen gas).

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