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oxidizing agent
A substance that causes oxidation reactions. Thus in the oxidation of carbon to form carbon monoxide, 2C + O2
CO2, oxygen is the oxydizing agent.
Other common oxiding agents are nitric acid,
hydrogen peroxide, ozone,
potassium dichromate, iron (III) compounds, and potassium permanganate.
See also redox reaction. Related category
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