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Write down a balanced equation for SnO2 + H2 → Sn + H2O and tell which substance is the oxidising agent and which is the reducing agent.

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Answer:

Sn is the oxidation agent and h2 is the reducing agent

Step-by-step explanation:

Because oxidation agent means reduction which means the lose of oxygen and Sn lose oxygen.

While reduction agent means oxidation which also means the gain of oxygen and h2 gain oxygen.

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