Question
What do you mean by oxidant? Explain with suitable example.
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Answer
The chemical substances which bring about an oxidation reaction by making oxygen available are called oxidants or oxidizing agents.
- In the combustion of carbon, oxygen is an oxidant.
- In the oxidation of ethly alcohol, potassium dichromate is used as oxidant.
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