An oxidising agent is a substance which can:

accept electrons

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donate eletrons

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accept protons

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donate protons

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The correct option is A accept electrons
An oxidizing agent, or oxidant, gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction. Also known as the electron acceptor, the oxidizing agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will gain electrons and be reduced.

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