In redox reactions, what happens to the oxidation state of a transition metal when it acts as an oxidizing agent?

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In redox reactions, what happens to the oxidation state of a transition metal when it acts as an oxidizing agent?
  1. It decreases
  2. It increases
  3. It remains the same
  4. It becomes zero

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Q: In redox reactions, what happens to the oxidation state of a transition metal when it acts as an oxidizing agent?
Solution: When a transition metal acts as an oxidizing agent, its oxidation state increases as it gains electrons.
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