Question

The process of reduction involves -

• A. The absorption of oxygen atoms
• B. The absorption of electrons
• C. The release of electrons
• D. Neither absorption nor release of electrons

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The absorption of electrons

Explanation of the correct option:

The correct option is B:

• The reduction process involves the removal of Oxygen$\left(O_2\right)$ and electronegative element, gains of electrons, the addition of Hydrogen$\left(H_2\right)$, and a decrease in oxidation number and electropositive element.
• For example, in the following reaction, Chlorine$\left(C{l}_2\right)$ is reduced to $C{l}^{-}$due to the absorption of electrons.
• $\underset{\left(Magnessium\right)}{Mg}+\underset{\left(Chlorine\right)}{C{l}_2}\to \underset{\left(Magnessiumion\right)}{M{g}^{2+}}+\underset{\left(Chlorineion\right)}{2C{l}^{-}}$
• The oxidation and the reduction process happen simultaneously.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

• Option A: In the reduction process, the absorption of oxygen does not happen instead it involves the removal of oxygen.
• Option C: The electrons are gained in the reduction process, it does not release.
• Option D: Absorption of electron causes reduction and release causes oxidation. If the electron neither absorbs nor releases then in this case, neither reduction will happen nor oxidation.

Final Answer: The process of reduction involves - The absorption of electrons.