The process of reduction involves:

removal of hydrogen

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gain of electrons

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addition of oxygen

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loss of electrons

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Solution

The correct option is B gain of electrons
Reduction involves-
Removal of $O_{2}$ /E.N element.
Addition of $H$ /electropositive element.
Gain of electrons.
Decrease in oxidation number.

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The addition of hydrogen atoms or removal of oxygen atoms is called reduction reaction.

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