Which of the following statements is incorrect?

In oxidation, oxygen in added to a substance.

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In reduction, Hydrogen is added to a substance.

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Oxidizing agent is oxidized.

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Reducing agent is oxidized.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Oxidizing agent is oxidized.

Oxidizing agents oxidise other reactant in the reaction and do not get oxidised themselves. In fact, they get reduced.

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