Which of the following is true about a redox reaction?

A) In a redox reaction, an electron is lost by the reducing agent.

B) In a redox reaction, an electron is lost by the oxidizing agent.

C) In a redox reaction, the oxidized species gains electrons.

D) In a redox reaction, the reduced species loses electrons.

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Chemistry

Jaylen Cardenas

20 April, 15:05

Which of the following is true about a redox reaction?

A) In a redox reaction, an electron is lost by the reducing agent.

B) In a redox reaction, an electron is lost by the oxidizing agent.

C) In a redox reaction, the oxidized species gains electrons.

D) In a redox reaction, the reduced species loses electrons.

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Yamilet Gross · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The statement that is true about a redox reaction would be that an electron is lost by the reducing agent. A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction. Hope this answers the question.