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The oxidation number of oxidant increases in a Redox reaction.(a) true(b) falseI have been asked this question during an online exam.My question comes from Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions topic in chapter Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (b) false

Explanation: OXIDISING agent is ALSO known as an oxidant, the oxidation NUMBER of an oxidant decreases in a Redox reaction whereas the oxidation number of REDUCTANT increases in a reaction. REDUCING agent is known as a reductant.



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