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Which statement about oxidation and reduction is correct?
Options
A The substance that is oxidized is the oxidizing agent.
B The substance that is reduced loses electrons.
C The oxidizing agent is reduced.
Correct Answer
D The reducing agent gains electrons.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The oxidizing agent is the species that is reduced (gains electrons). The reducing agent is the species that is oxidized (loses electrons).

Hint

Remember: the agent itself undergoes the opposite process.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1319 of 1872
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