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What is the primary characteristic of a reducing agent (reductant) in a chemical reaction?

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1It decreases the oxidation number of itself
2It gains protons and maintains its oxidation state
3It loses electrons and undergoes oxidation✓
4It gains electrons and undergoes reduction

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It loses electrons and undergoes oxidation

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