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What is an oxidising agent? What happens when an oxidising agent is added to propanol ? Explain with the help of a chemical equation.
Solution:
Oxidising agent is a substance which can give oxygen to other substance. When an oxidising agent is added to propanol it is oxidised to propanoic acid.
CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH
CH 3 CH 2 COOH
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