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Question
Explain the following term with an example.
Oxidant
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Solution
The substances which can give oxygen to other substance are called oxidants or oxidizing agents.
E.g. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and potassium dichraomate (K2Cr2O7) in acidic or alkaline medium are commonly used oxidants.
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