Oxidizing Agent
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An oxidizing agent or oxidant is a reagent employed to oxidize (see oxidation) a given species. In the reaction between the oxidizing agent and the species, the oxidizing agent is reduced (see reduction).
eg: Oxidation of alkenes to epoxides using a peroxyacid as the oxidizing agent.
see also reducing agent