Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002521
What are oxidising agents and give an example?
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Substances that gain electrons, e.g., hydrogen
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Substances that lose electrons, e.g., oxygen
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Substances that donate oxygen, e.g., potassium permanganate
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Substances that accept oxygen, e.g., carbon dioxide
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Substances that donate oxygen, e.g., potassium permanganate
Solution:
Oxidising agents are substances that donate oxygen or accept electrons during a chemical reaction. An example is potassium permanganate, which is a strong oxidising agent. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Substances that donate oxygen, e.g., potassium permanganate'.
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