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Above diagram represents an atom X. Atom 'X' is a reducing agent.
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  1. True
  2. False

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True
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An oxidizing agent, gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction. Also known as the electron acceptor, the oxidizing agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will gain electrons and be reduced.
A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction.
Thus, atom 'X' which is Sodium is a reducing agent.

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