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JAMB Chemistry 2003 Question 25

Question 25

Redox Reactions

If Y is an oxidizing agent that reacts with a reducing agent, Z, which of the following is correct?

  1. A.Y increases in oxidation number
  2. B.Y becomes reduced
  3. C.Z loses protons
  4. D.Z gains protons
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Answer: B (Y becomes reduced)

Explanation

An oxidizing agent accepts electrons, so it is itself reduced and its oxidation number falls.