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In organic how can we identify which reagent is reducing reagent which is oxidasing which is mild oxidasing reagents

In organic how can we identify which reagent is reducing reagent which is oxidasing which is mild oxidasing reagents

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Ravleen Kaur
askIITians Faculty 1452 Points
6 years ago
Hello Student,

Check the oxidation state of the elements (preferably metal) in the reagent. If its greater than 3 than its a good oxidising agent (for example KMNO4 in which K has +7 oxidation state). If it is negative then it is a good reducing agent.

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IHE

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