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In a redox reaction, the substance that gets oxidised is called the:

Answer: Reducing agent.

  • A Oxidising agent
  • B Reducing agent
  • C Acid
  • D Electrolyte

Correct answer: B. Reducing agent

Explanation: The reducing agent is the substance that loses electrons (is oxidised) and thereby reduces another substance.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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