2 Select the correct answer
in a redex reaction, what folle does the reducing agent play?

OA. it gives up electrons
OB. it keeps electrons
OC. it takes electrons
OD. it takes onygen atoms

A. it gives up electrons

Explanation:

In a redox reaction, the reducing agent is the element or compound that undergoes oxidation and gives up electrons. The oxidizing agent is the element or compound that undergoes reduction and gains electrons.

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