In a chemical reaction,a reductant

  • A
    Loses electron$(s)$
  • B
    Gains electron$(s)$
  • C
    Loses and gains electrons both
  • D
    No change in electrons

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Which of the following is not a reducing agent?

Identify the correct set which can only act as oxidants.

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Acidified permanganate solution does not oxidize:

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