Question

Explain oxidising agent with an example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

oxidizing agent is something that undergoes reduction and supplies the oxygen

Explanation:

let's consider an example

CH3CHO( ethanal or acetaldehyde ) when treated with KMnO4

gives CH3COOH (acetic acid)

here KMnO4 undergoes reduction and supplies oxygen to CH3CHO to change into CH3COOH

so KMnO4 is a oxidizing agent hope this helps u........

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Answer 2

ANSWER

An oxidising agent is a chemical substance which causes another chemical species to lose Electrons. Oxidation means the loss of Electrons, the loss of a hydrogen atom or the addition of an O2. is called Oxidising Agent.

EXAMPLE

Nitric Acid

Potassium nitrate

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