What is a reducing agent?​

Its an element or compound that loses (or "donates") an electron to an electron recipient (oxidizing agent) in a redox chemical reaction.

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A reducing agent typically is in one of its lower possible oxidation states and is known as the electron donor.

Example: Examples of reducing agents include the earth metals, formic acid, oxalic acid, and sulfite compounds.

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