Question

An oxidising agent or oxidant is that substance which undergoes reduction in a chemical reaction

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a substance which supplies oxygen or any other electronegative element or removes hydrogen or any other electropositive element. Alternatively, an oxidizing agent or oxidant is that substance which itself undergoes reduction in a chemical reaction.

For example, ${\text{H}}_2\text{(g)}+{\text{Cl}}_2\text{(g)}\underrightarrow{\text{UV light}}\text{2HCl(g)}$

Here, ${\text{H}}_2$ is the reducing agent.