Question #53339
What is reagent? Give example.
Expert's answer
Reagent is a substance or compound which is added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction or is added to see if a reaction occurs. For example: Baeyer's reagent is an alkaline solution of potassium permanganate; used in organic chemistry as a qualitative test for the presence of unsaturation, such as double bonds.
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