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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following statements is correct?
Options
A The oxidising agent always loses electrons
B A reducing agent loses electrons in a redox reaction
Correct Answer
C The oxidising agent is always oxidised in a redox reaction
D The reducing agent is reduced in a redox reaction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A reducing agent donates electrons (is itself oxidized). An oxidizing agent accepts electrons (is itself reduced).

Hint

OIL RIG: Reducing agent causes reduction of something else, so it is oxidized (loses electrons).

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1097 of 1872
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