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(a) The substance which loses electrons is called reducing agent. (b) The substance which gains electrons is called an oxidizing agent. Find out which is a true or false statement. A (a) is true, (b) is false. B (a) is false, (b) is true. C Both are true. D None of these.

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
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A reducing agent, or reductant, loses electrons and is oxidized in a chemical reaction. A reducing agent is typically in one of its lower possible oxidation states, and is known as the electron donor. A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction.