Which of the following is not a reducing agent?

A. Sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
B. Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4)
C. Chromic acid (H2CrO4)
D. Hydrogen (H2)

Answer: Chromic acid (H2CrO4)

Additional Information: Chromic acid is an oxidizing agent, commonly used to oxidize alcohols and aldehydes to carboxylic acids.

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