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Hydrogen Displacement by Alkalis

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The substance that gets oxidised in a chemical reaction is known as a/an agent. [ 1 Mark]

(a) oxidising
(b) reducing
(c) hydrating
(d) combining

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The correct answer is (b) reducing .

A substance which reduces other substances and itself get oxidised is known as reducing agent.

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