Identify the reducing agent in the following chemical equations:
$4Ag(s) + 8CN^{-}(aq) + 2H_{2}O(aq) + O_{2}(g) \rightarrow 4[Ag(CN)_{2}]^{-}(aq) + 4OH^{-}(aq)$
$2[Ag(CN)_{2}]^{-}(aq) + Zn(s) \rightarrow [Zn(CN)_{4}]^{2-}(aq) + 2Ag(s)$

  • A
    $Zn$
  • B
    $O_{2}$
  • C
    $H_{2}O$
  • D
    $CN^{-}$

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