Question

Reduction is accompanied by a decrease in the oxidation state - True or False?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

This is one of the definitions of reduction: Decrease in Oxidation number

$\stackrel{+2}{M}{g}^{2+}\left(aq\right)+2e^{-}⟶\stackrel{0}{M}g\left(s\right)$

As you can see, there is a decrease in the oxidation state of Magnesium from +2 to 0.