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What does the reducing agent do in an ox...

What does the reducing agent do in an oxidation reduction reaction?

A

gains electrons from the oxidizing agent

B

loses electrons to the oxidizing agent

C

is always reduced

D

is reduced by the oxidizing agent

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B
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