Answer to Question #85959 in General Chemistry for thomas

Question

Which molecule in the reaction below is the oxidizing agent?

2 C2H6(g) + 7 O2(g) → 4 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(g)

A. O2
B. CO2
C. None
D. C2H6
E. H2O

Answer 1

2C₂^-3H₆⁺¹ (g) + 7O₂⁰ -> 4C⁺⁴O₂^-2 + 6H₂⁺¹O^-2

O₂⁰ +4e^--> 2O^-2 ( oxidizing agent)

C^-3 -7e^- -> C⁺⁴ (reducing agent)

Answer: A.O₂