MCQ
A reducing agent is a substance which can
- AAccept electron
- ✓Donate electrons
- CAccept protons
- DDonate protons
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Donate electrons
(b) A substance which is capable of reducing other substances and is capable of donating electrons during reduction is called a reducing agent or reductant.
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