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a
The reactants, which undergo oxidation and reduction are called reductant and oxidant respectively
b
In redox reaction, the oxidation number of oxidant increases, while that of reductant decreases
c
HNO2 acts as an oxidizing as well as reducing agent
d
Oxidation is the process, in which electrons are lost
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Oxidant = Oxidizing agent = Reduces itself by decreasing oxidation number.Reductant = Reducing agent = Oxidizes itself by increasing oxidation number.
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