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Identify the oxidising and reducing agents in these reactions, by looking at the gaming and loss of ovygen.

a) 2Mg + O2 = 2MgO

B) Fe2O3 + 3CO = 2Fe + 3CO2​

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Answer:

A is oxidation . B is reduction

Step-by-step explanation:

A will be oxidation agent because there is gain of

electrons

B will be reducing agent because there is loss of

electrons.

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