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B
Reducing agent
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C
Both (a) and (b)
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Oxidizing agent Perchloric acid (HClO4) is a strong oxidizing agent as Cl is present in its highest oxidation state and can only reduce its oxidation number in the compound.