Question

A reducing environment is characterized by….

a. A low Eh, a large number of excess electrons, and a high redox potential

b. A high Eh, a large number of transferable electrons, a low redox potential

c. A low Eh, a small number of transferable electrons, and a low redox potential

d. A low Eh, a large number of excess electrons, and a low redox potential

e. A high Eh, a small number of excess electrons, and a high redox potential

f. None of the above

Answer 1

The reducing environment is that environment which is capable of reducing the substance present in the environment.

The more the positive charge of a redox potential, more the tendency of reduction is present.

The excess number of electrons in an environment provides the more tendency of reduction.

The Eh value is more negative for the reduction and more positive for the oxidation.

That's why answer is:

A) low Eh, excess of electron and a high redox potebtial.