The element which never acts as reducing agent in a chemical reaction is

Question

The element which never acts as reducing agent in a chemical reaction is (A) O (B) Li (C) F (D) C

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Fluorine can never act as a reducing agent. This is due to its highest reduction potential. Thus, it can be reduced but cannot be oxidised chemically. Thus, fluorine acts only as oxidising agent.

Q. The element which never acts as reducing agent in a chemical reaction is

O

Li

F

C

Fluorine can never act as a reducing agent. This is due to its highest reduction potential. Thus, it can be reduced but cannot be oxidised chemically. Thus, fluorine acts only as oxidising agent.