Consider the reaction represented by the equation below: XO + YO → X + YO2 In the reaction, YO acts as

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 1995 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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Consider the reaction represented by the equation below: XO + YO → X + YO2 In the reaction, YO acts as
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In the given chemical equation, XO is being reduced, and YO is being oxidized. An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes another substance to be oxidized, while a reducing agent is a substance that causes another substance to be reduced. YO is being reduced, which means it is causing the reduction of XO. Thus, YO is acting as a reducing agent.
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