Question

A reducing agent is a substance which can
a. accept electrons
b.donate electrons
c.accept protons
d.donate protons

Answer 1

A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction. Examples of reducing agents include the earth metals, formic acid, andsulfite compounds. A reducing agent reduces other substances and loses electrons; therefore, its oxidation state increases.....m

Answer 2

A reducing agent is a substance which can accept electrons