J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance in known as

    A)  oxidising agent    

    B)  reduction

    C)  reducing agent    

    D)  oxidation

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     An oxidising agent decreases the oxidation number of an element whereas a reducing agent increases the oxidation number of an element. e.g.,


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