CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2003 - Question 25
Chemistry 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 25: If Y is an oxidizing agent that reacts with a reducing agent, Z, which of the following is correct?
Choose the correct answers from the options given.
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Correct Answer
B
Explanation
When Y, an oxidizing agent, reacts with a reducing agent Z, Y itself gets reduced. This means that Y decreases in oxidation number. As for Z, it loses electrons, not protons, during the reaction. Therefore, the correct statement is "Y decreases in oxidation number" and "Z loses electrons."

