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Why only non-metals act as an oxidising agent?
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It depends upon the reaction whether a substance acts as a reducing agent or oxidizing agent.
Generally, oxidizing agents themselves get reduced or accept electrons. Non-metals have a greater tendency to accept electrons so more probability is that they can act as oxidizing agent.
Generally, oxidizing agents themselves get reduced or accept electrons. Non-metals have a greater tendency to accept electrons so more probability is that they can act as oxidizing agent.
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