Several Common Reducing Agents and Their Products
| Agent | Product |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H+, H2O |
| NADH | NAD+ |
| Metals | metal ions |
| Hydrocarbons | CO2 carbon dioxide, H2O |
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