An oxidizing agent is a substance which:

a. loses oxygen

b. gains hydrogen

c. gains oxygen

Only a

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Only b

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Only c

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D
Both a and b

A substance which loses oxygen or gains hydrogen is known as an oxidizing agent.

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An oxidizing agent is a substance which:

A = Loses oxygen

B = Gains hydrogen

C = Gains oxygen

M g (s) + O_{2} (g) \to 2 M g O (s)

Z n O + C \to Z n + C O

F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}

C r_{2} O_{3} + 2 A l \to 2 C r + A l_{2} O_{3}

Why if a substance loses hydrogen is said to be oxidised and if gains Hydrogen then reduced?

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