Which of the following is a common oxidizing agent?

A) carbon monoxide
B) lithium
C) oxygen
D) zinc
E) iron

Oxidizing Agent

A chemical substance that can accept electrons from another substance, thereby oxidizing the latter in a redox chemical reaction.

Carbon Monoxide

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is toxic to humans and animals when encountered in higher concentrations.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most forms of life on Earth, critical for cellular respiration in organisms.