Which of the following statement is inco...

Which of the following statement is incorrect ?

Oxidation is loss of electrons or increase in oxidation number.

A substance which decreases the oxidation number of other substance in a chemical reaction is a reducing agent.

Oxidising agent is a substance whose oxidation number increases.

Reducing agent is a substance which can give one or more electrons.

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