Answer:
The oxidizing element is N and reducing element is O.
is act as an oxidizing agent as well as reducing agent.
Explanation:
An Oxidizing agent is the agent which has ability to oxidize other or a higher in oxidation number.
Reducing agent is the agent which has ability to reduce other or lower in oxidation number. The given reaction is :
act as an oxidizing agent.
The oxidation number of N in is calculated as:
(+1)+(x)+3(-2) = 0
x = +5
And the oxidation number of N in is calculated as:
(+1)+(x)+2(-2) = 0
x = +3
From the oxidation number method, we conclude that the oxidation number reduced this means itself get reduced to and it can act as an oxidizing agent.
act as a reducing agent.
The oxidation number of O in is calculated as:
(+1)+(+5)+3(x) = 0
x = -2
The oxidation number of O in is Zero (o).
Now, we conclude that the oxidation number increases this means itself get oxidized to and it can act as reducing agent.
