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Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrogen

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Name an oxidizing agent that does not contain oxygen:

A

Alkalis

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B

Alkali Earth metals

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C

Inert gases

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D

Halogens

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Solution

The correct option is B Halogens
Halogens such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc. are oxidising agents which don't involve oxygen.

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