Regarding oxidizing agent in a redox reaction, incorrect statement is

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It undergoes reduction

It loses electrons

It shows decrease in oxidation state

All are incorrect

answer is B.

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Oxidizing agent oxidizes the other species and it (a) undergoes reduction.(b) gains electrons.(c) shows decrease in oxidation state.