An oxidizing agent is a substance that can :

gain electrons

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lose an electronegative radical

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undergo decrease in the oxidation number of one of its atoms

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undergo any one of the above changes

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Solution

The correct option is D undergo any one of the above changes
An oxidizing agent is a substance which can
1) Gain electrons
2) Lose electronegative radical
3)Undergoes decreases in the oxidation number of one of its atom

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