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Sodium amalgam is useful as,...

Sodium amalgam is useful as,

A

Oxidising agent

B

Catalyst

C

Reducing agent

D

Bleaching agent

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(c )
Sodium amalgam is used as a reducing agent, as it reduces `H_(2)O to H_(2)`.
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