As a Result of the Transfer of an Electron from a Less

Multiple Choice

As a result of the transfer of an electron from a less electronegative atom to a more electronegative atom,

A) the more electronegative atom is reduced, and energy is released.
B) the more electronegative atom is reduced, and energy is consumed.
C) the more electronegative atom is oxidized, and energy is consumed.
D) the more electronegative atom is oxidized, and energy is released.