Assertion :In a redox reaction, the oxidation number of oxidant decreases while that of reductant increases. Reason: Oxidant gains electron(s) and reductant loses electrons(s).
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion During a redox reaction, the oxidant gains electrons and is reduced. Hence, its oxidation number decreases. Also, the reductant loses electrons and is oxidized. Its oxidation number increases.