Which substance is the reducing agent in the reaction below? Pb + PbO₂ + 2H₂SO₄ → 2PbSO₄ + 2H₂O A)Pb B)H₂SO₄ C)PbO₂ D)PbSO₄ E)H₂O

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In the reaction, lead (Pb) is oxidized and lead oxide (PbO) is reduced. Therefore, the reducing agent is the substance that causes the reduction of PbO to Pb. Since Pb is the only substance on the reactant side that could act as a reducing agent, the answer is A) Pb.

Which Substance Is the Reducing Agent in the Reaction Below