Question

In the reaction Cd(s) + Sn2+(aq) --> Cd2+ (aq) + Sn (s), the Sn2+ is reduced. Thus it A. is called the reducing agent and it loses electrons. B. is called the oxidizing agent and it loses electrons. C. is called the oxidizing agent and it gains electrons. D. is called the reducing agent and it gains electrons,

Answer 1

It is called the is called the oxidizing agent and it gains electrons. Option C

What is the oxidizing agent?

A chemical substance that induces the electron-losing process of oxidation in another substance is known as an oxidizing agent. By taking on electrons from the substance being oxidized, the oxidizing agent itself experiences reduction in a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction.

Put differently, the oxidizing agent aids in the oxidation of a substance that is going through a reduction process.