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Which of the following describes a 'redox' reaction according to the transfer of electrons?

ATransfer of electrons from the oxidizing agent to the reducing agent
BTransfer of electrons from the reducing agent to the oxidizing agent
CTransfer of protons from an acid to a base
DSharing of electrons between two atoms

✓ Correct Answer: BTransfer of electrons from the reducing agent to the oxidizing agent

The reducing agent loses electrons (is oxidized) and transfers them to the oxidizing agent (which is reduced).

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