In the reaction CH₂O(g) + O₂(g) → HCOOH(g) + H₂O(g) which species is oxidizing agent?

Name: In the reaction CH 2 O(g) + O 2 (g) → HCOOH(g) + H 2 O(g) which species is oxidizing agent?
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In this reaction, O₂(g) is the oxidizing agent because it is getting reduced while the other species CH₂O(g) is getting oxidized. The definition of an oxidizing agent is a substance that causes another substance to be oxidized (lose electrons) while it itself is reduced (gains electrons).

In the Reaction CH2O(g) + O2(g) → HCOOH(g) + H2O(g)

In the Reaction CH₂O(g) + O₂(g) → HCOOH(g) + H₂O(g)