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Question: In the course of a chemical reaction an oxidant....

In the course of a chemical reaction an oxidant.

A

Loses electrons

B

Gains electrons

C

Both loses and gains electron

D

Electron change takes place

Answer

Gains electrons

Explanation

Solution

Any substance which is capable of oxidising other substances and is capable of accepting/gaining electron during oxidation is called oxidising agent or oxidant.