What is a reducing agent?

  • A
    $A$ substance that gains electrons.
  • B
    $A$ substance that loses electrons during a chemical reaction.
  • C
    $A$ substance that increases the oxidation state of another substance.
  • D
    $A$ substance that remains unchanged during a reaction.

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