Redox and Equivalent ConceptHard

Question

During developing of an exposed camera film, one step involves in the following reaction.

Which of the following best describes the role of hydroquinol?

Options

A.It acts as an acid.
B.It acts as a reducing agent.
C.It acts as an oxidant.
D.It acts as a base.

Solution

Hydroquinol undergoes removal of hydrogen, i.e., oxidation and hence, it acts as a reducing agent.

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