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Oxidizing agents are species which...

Oxidizing agents are species which

A

gain electrons

B

kose electrons

C

neither lose or gain electrons

D

either lose or gain electrons

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A
An oxidizing agent accepts electrons from a reducing agent .
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  • Oxidizing agents are spectes that

    A
    oxidize other substances
    B
    contain atoms that are reduced
    C
    gain (or appear to gain ) electrons
    D
    exhibit any one of the above characteristics

  • Which of the folowing statements are correct ? (i) Oxidizing agents are always oxidized. (ii) Reducing agents are always oxidized. (iii) Oxidizing agents are alweys reduced. (iv) Reducing agents are always reduced.

    A
    (i), (ii)
    B
    (ii), (iii)
    C
    (i), (iv)
    D
    None of these

  • Assertion: A reducing agent is a substance which can donate electron. Reason: A substance which helps in oxidation is known as reducing agent.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explantion of the assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If assertion is false but reason is true.

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