The reducing agent in this redox equation?

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Homework Statement


Which is the reducing agent in this equation, if any?

Cr2O7 2- + 2OH- --> 2CrO4 2- +H2O


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The Attempt at a Solution



After giving the elements their oxidation numbers I found the reducing agent to be Cr2O7 2-

Is this correct?
 
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