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The substances which can give oxygen to other substance are called oxidant or oxidizing agents.
E.g. Potassium permanganate `(KMnO_(4))` and potassium dichraomate `(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))` in acidic or alkaline medium are commonly used oxidants.
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TARGET PUBLICATION-CARBON COMPOUNDS-Answer the following
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  2. Explain the following reactions with examples : Combustion reaction

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  3. Define the following : Oxidant

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  5. Define the following : Reduction

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  7. Differentiate between: Saturated and unsaturated Hydrocarbons.

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  8. What is a substitution reaction? Write the reaction involved in the ch...

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  9. What is the difference between addition reaction and substitution reac...

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  10. You have learnt about four types of common reaction in the previous ch...

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  11. An organic compound P has molecular formula C(2)H(4). On reduction, it...

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  12. An organic compound P has molecular formula C(2)H(4). On reduction, it...

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  13. Write any two physical properties of ethanol.

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  14. What is denatured spirit?

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  15. What are the harmful effects of ethanol?

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  16. When ethanol is heated at 170^(@)C with conc. H(2)SO(4), it forms an o...

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  17. When ethanol is heated at 170^(@)C with conc. H(2)SO(4), it forms an o...

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  18. When ethanol is heated at 170^(@)C with conc. H(2)SO(4), it forms an o...

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  19. What is meant by vinegar and gasohol? What are their uses?

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  20. Answer the following questions: State the physical properties of ethan...

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