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A developer used in photography is-...

A developer used in photography is-

A

A weak acid

B

A weak base

C

A mild reducing agent

D

An oxidizing agent

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C
The treatment of the exposed photographic film with reducing agents is called developing of the film. The chemical used for developing are called developers. A developer is usually a weak reducing agent such as potassium ferrous oxalate or an alkaline solution of pyrogallol or an alkaline solution of quinol etc.
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