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

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

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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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