NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
Which term is used interchangeably with "oxidizing agent" and refers to a substance that accepts electrons in a chemical reaction?
Options
- AReducing agent
- BCatalyst
- CSolvent
- DInhibitor
Correct answer
A. Reducing agent
Step-by-step solution
The passage mentions that oxidizing agents are also called "acceptors of electron(s)," which is another term for reducing agents.