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NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
What happens to the oxidation state of an element when it acts as a...
What happens to the oxidation state of an element when it acts as a reducing agent?
Options
- AIt remains unchanged
- BIt increases
- CIt decreases
- DIt becomes a noble gas
Correct answer
B. It increases
Step-by-step solution
When an element acts as a reducing agent, its oxidation state increases as it donates electrons to another substance.