The molecule that functions as the reducing agent (electron donor)in a redox or oxidation-reduction reaction
A) gains electrons and gains potential energy.
B) loses electrons and loses potential energy.
C) gains electrons and loses potential energy.
D) loses electrons and gains potential energy.
E) neither gains nor loses electrons, but gains or loses potential energy.

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A reducing agent donates electrons in a redox reaction, which means it loses electrons. As it loses electrons, it also loses potential energy because the electrons, which carry energy, are transferred to another species.

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