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What is the reducing agent in the given reaction, 2 Na (s) + H 2...
What is the reducing agent in the given reaction, 2 Na (s) + H2 (g) → 2 NaH (s)?
Options
- ANaH
- BH₂
- CNa
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. Na
Step-by-step solution
In the given reaction, sodium (Na) is oxidized from its elemental form (Na) to form sodium ions (Na⁺). The substance that undergoes oxidation is the reducing agent, so sodium (Na) is the reducing agent in this reaction.