What is the reducing agent in the rusting process? (Express your answer as a chemical formula.)

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VISUALIZATION Rusting of Iron
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O, + H,0 + 4e"→4 OH"
Site of oxygen reduction
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Anode reaction
2 Fe(s) → 2 Fe²+(aq) + 4 e
Cathode reaction
02(g) + 2 H,O(1) + 4 e¯→ 4 OH (aq)
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OH
Net reaction
2 Fe(s) + 2 H20(1) + O2(g) → 2 Fe(OH)2(s)
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HO
OH
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Fe→Fe +2e
-e of - Ui oxid tion
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00:40
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Transcribed Image Text:OCHEMISTRY [References] VISUALIZATION Rusting of Iron pt O, + H,0 + 4e"→4 OH" Site of oxygen reduction pt Anode reaction 2 Fe(s) → 2 Fe²+(aq) + 4 e Cathode reaction 02(g) + 2 H,O(1) + 4 e¯→ 4 OH (aq) pt OH Net reaction 2 Fe(s) + 2 H20(1) + O2(g) → 2 Fe(OH)2(s) pt HO OH pt pt Fe→Fe +2e -e of - Ui oxid tion pt 00:40 pt I pt Watch the animation showing the rusting process. What is the reducing agent in the rusting process? 1 pt (Express your answer as a chemical formula.) 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt text (1 of 5) Check 1 pt 1 pt Submit Answer Try Another Version 3 item attempts remaining 1 pt
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