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what is oxidizing agent

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Answered by Anonymous
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An oxidizing agent, or oxidant, gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction. Also known as the electron acceptor, the oxidizing agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will gain electrons and be reduced.
Answered by shrikant7
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Oxidant or oxidizing agent is a species that accept electrons and itself gets reduced to lower oxidation state.. Oxidant is an electron acceptor..
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