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Redox Reactions

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In a redox reaction, oxidation number of an oxidant:

A

increases

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B

decreases

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C

does not change

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D

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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