Consider the Following Reaction: Mg(s) + ZnSO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ MgSO₄(aq) + Zn(s) Which of the Following Statements Regarding This

Consider the following reaction: Mg(s) + ZnSO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ MgSO₄(aq) + Zn(s) Which of the following statements regarding this reaction is correct?

A) Magnesium is neither oxidized nor reduced.
B) The sulfate ion is reduced.
C) Zinc is the reducing agent.
D) Magnesium is the oxidizing agent.
E) Zinc gains two electrons.