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What do you mean by oxidant ? Explain with suitable example.

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The chemical substances which bring about an oxidation reaction by making oxygen available are called oxidants or oxidizing agents.
(1) In the combustion of carbon, oxygen is an oxidant.
(2) In the oxidation of ethyl alcohol, potassium dichromate is used as oxidant.
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