agents upon heating give out gas which raise the food, lighten and soften it.

Oxidizing

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{Cl}_{2}

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Leavening

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{CO}_{2}

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H_{2}

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Reducing

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Solution

The correct option is D ${CO}_{2}$
Baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents used in cake and bread making process. Leavening agents, upon heating, give out carbon dioxide which raises the food, lightens and softens it.

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