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For a given reaction, CH3CHO+1/202 --> CH3COOH; the oxidizing agent is 02 O None of the above Осн сно OCH₂COOH

For a given reaction, CH3CHO+1/202 --> CH3COOH; the oxidizing agent is 02 O None of the above Осн сно OCH₂COOH

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For a given reaction, CH3CHO+1/202 --> CH3COOH; the oxidizing agent is 002 O None of the above Осн сно OCH3COOH
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Step 1: Introduction to the oxidizing agent

The oxidizing agent is the species that is involved in reduction.

The decrease in oxidation state is called a reduction.

The reducing agent is the species that is involved in oxidation

The increase in oxidation state is called oxidation.

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