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An oxidising agent is a substance which...

An oxidising agent is a substance which

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increase the oxidation number of an element in a given substance

B

decreases the oxidation number of an element in a given substance

C

is oxidise itself in an oxidation reduction reaction and makes water acidic

D

loses electrons in an oxidation reduction reaction

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An oxidisiong agent is a substacne
(i) which oxidises some other species and is itself reduced
(ii) which gains one or more electrons ie as electrons acceptor
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