Which Species Is the Reducing Agent in the Reaction CH₂O(g)

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which species is the reducing agent in the reaction CH₂O(g) + O₂(g) → 2HCOOH(g) ?

• A) CH₂O(g)
• B) O₂(g)
• C) HCOOH(g)
• D) H₂O(g)

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Definitions:

Interstitial Growth

The growth process where tissues increase in size by the division and expansion of cells within the tissue, common in cartilage growth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Articular Cartilage

A sleek, white substance that envelops the extremities of bones at their junctions, aiding in the diminution of friction and the absorption of impacts.

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The process through which bones increase in size, including the deposition of new bone tissue by cells known as osteoblasts.