Question 30Asked in RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)

In a redox reaction, what is the role of a 'reducing agent'?

  1. AIt is a catalyst that speeds up the reaction.
  2. BIt is an agent that helps other substances to be oxidized.
  3. CIt is a substance that causes reduction and itself gets oxidized.
  4. DIt is a substance that only participates in decomposition reactions.
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Correct answer: (C) It is a substance that causes reduction and itself gets oxidized.

From RRB JE CBT-1 PYQ 20 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:45 PM)

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