Reducing agents of water?

Water is a stable molecule and does not typically act as a reducing agent. However, in certain reactions, water can be reduced by strong reducing agents such as elemental metals like sodium or potassium. In these reactions, water can be reduced to produce hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions.

- Alkali metals (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs)
- Alkaline earth metals (Ca, Sr, Ba)
- Some transition metals (Zn, Fe, Cd)
- Some non-metals (H2, S, Se)
- Some organic compounds (e.g., ascorbic acid, glucose)