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The conversion of Cr2O2−7 to Cr3+ during a chemical reaction is an example of:

A
hydrolysis
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displacement
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neutralization
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reduction
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oxidation
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Solution

The correct option is D reduction
Loss of electron is oxidation whereas gain of electron is reduction. In the given example cromiun converts from oxidation state Cr+8 in Cr2O27 to Cr+3 i.e. gain of 5 electrons. Hence it is an example of reduction.

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