Answer : The oxidizing and reducing agents are, and
.
Explanation :
Redox reaction or Oxidation-reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which the oxidation and reduction reaction takes place simultaneously.
Oxidation reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element increases. Or we can say that in oxidation, the loss of electrons takes place.
Reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element decreases. Or we can say that in reduction, the gain of electrons takes place.
Reducing agent : It is defined as the agent which helps the other substance to reduce and itself gets oxidized. Thus, it will undergo oxidation reaction.
Oxidizing agent : It is defined as the agent which helps the other substance to oxidize and itself gets reduced. Thus, it will undergo reduction reaction.
The given redox reaction is:
The half oxidation-reduction reactions are:
Oxidation reaction :
Reduction reaction :
The oxidation state of oxygen in and
is, (-1) and (-2) respectively.
In this reaction, 'Fe' is oxidized from oxidation (+2) to (+3) and 'O' is reduced from oxidation state (-1) to (-2). Hence, '' act as a reducing agent and '
' act as a oxidizing agent.
Thus, the oxidizing and reducing agents are, and
.