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What happens to the oxidizing agent in an oxidation-reduction reaction?A. It is oxidized as it gains electrons.B. It is oxidized as it loses electrons.C. It is reduced as it gains electrons.D. It is reduced as it loses electrons.

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Oxidising agent is a substance that oxidises other substances but itself is reduced. So, the answer should be C.
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