The removal of oxygen from a substance is called:

oxidation

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corrosion

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reduction

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rancidity

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Solution

The correct option is C reduction
The removal of oxygen from a substance is called reduction.
Reduction occurs when the oxidation number of an atom decreases.

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The reaction in which oxygen is added to a substance or hydrogen is removed from a substance, is called oxidation reaction.

The removal of oxygen from a substance is called :

(a) oxidation (b) corrosion (c) reduction (d) rancidity

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