Question

Which statment is correct?
a. the oxidising agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will gain electrons and be reduced.
b. the oxidising agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will looses electrons and be reduced.
c. the oxidising agent is normally in one of its lowest possible oxidation states because it will loos electrons and be reduced.
d. the oxidising agent is normally in one of its lower possible oxidation states because it will loose electrons and be oxidised

Answer 1

Answer:

An oxidising agent is a substance that oxidises the other substance, and itself gets reduced. Reduction is possible only when electrons are gained, and for that purpose, the oxidising agent needs to be in its higher oxidation state.

Hence, option a) is correct.