Q. Which substance transfers at least one electronegative atom to a chemical species in a chemical reaction?

A
Oxidising agent
B
Reducing agent
C
Nitrating agent
D
Hydrating agent
Solution:

An oxidizing agent (often referred to as an oxidizer or an oxidant) is a chemical species that tends to oxidize other substances, i.e. cause an increase in the oxidation state of the substance by making it lose electrons.

An oxidizing agent is a substance that transfers at least one electronegative atom to a chemical species in a chemical reaction

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