Question

Which of the following is not oxidation?

• A. Removal of Hydrogen
• B. Addition of Electronegative element
  
• C. Removal of Electropositive element
  
• D. Addition of Electropositive element

Answer 1

The correct option is D Addition of Electropositive element

The phenomenon which are termed as oxidation are:

1. Addition of Oxygen.
2. Removal of Hydrogen.
3. Addition of Electronegative element (like F).
4. Removal of Electropositive element (like Ag).