Question
What is meant by oxidation and oxidising agent?
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Answer
A process of adding oxygen to any substance is known as an oxidation.
→ Substances which are capable of adding oxygen to other substances are known as oxidising agents.
→ Substances which are capable of adding oxygen to other substances are known as oxidising agents.
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