What Are Oxidising Agents? - Science

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What are oxidising agents?

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Solution 1

Oxidising agents are the substances that gain electrons in redox reaction and whose oxidation number is reduced.

Solution 2

Some substances such as alkaline potassium permanganate and acidified potassium
dichromate are capable of adding oxygen to others. These are known as oxidising agents.

Concept: Chemical Properties of Carbon Compound
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Chapter 4: Carbon and its Compounds - Intext Questions [Page 74]

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Chapter 4 Carbon and its Compounds
Intext Questions | Q 2 | Page 74
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