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Definition:
"A substance which oxidizes other substance and itself get reduced,is called oxidizing agent".
Classical Concept:
A substance which supplies oxygen,or any other electronegative element like chlorine,to a compound in a chemical reaction.
Example:
CO2,O2 and HNO3 are oxidizing agents.
Electronic Concept:
An oxidizing agent,or oxidant,gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction.
OR
A substance whose oxidation number is decreased in a chemical reaction is called an oxidizing agent.
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Example:
Following are examples;
kMno4,K2Cr2O7,HNO3.
Explanation:
These agents are chemicals that spontaneously evolve oxygen at room temperature with slight heating and promotes combustion.The oxidizing agent may.
- Provide oxygen to the substance being oxidized.
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