Question

A reducing agent is that substance which itself undergoes reduction in a chemical reaction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

A reducing agent or reductant is a substance which supplies hydrogen or any other electropositive element or removes oxygen or any other electronegative element. Alternatively, a reducing agent is that substance which itself undergoes oxidation in a chemical reaction.
For Eg,
$CuO\left(s\right)+c\left(s\right)\to CO\left(g\right)+Cu\left(s\right)$
Here carbon is reducing agent.