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Standard XII
Chemistry
Redox Reactions
In a redox re...
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In a redox reaction, oxidation number of an oxidant:
A
increases
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decreases
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C
does not change
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cannot be predicted
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Solution
The correct option is
B
decreases
The answer is option (b) as per the definition of oxidant or oxidizing agent.
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