Sodium amalgam is used as:

oxidising agent.

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catalyst.

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reducing agent.

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bleaching agent.

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Solution

The correct option is C reducing agent.
Sodium amalgam commonly denoted as $N a (H g)$ , is an alloy of mercury and sodium. It is often used in reactions as strong reducing agent with better handling properties compared to solid sodium.

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