Which of the following is true about redox reactions?

In a redox reaction, only oxidation reaction happens.

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In a redox reaction, oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously.

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In a redox reaction, only reduction reaction happens.

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None of these.

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The correct option is B In a redox reaction, oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously.
Redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which reduction and oxidation occur simultaneously. The substance that gets oxidized is called the reducing agent while the substance that gets reduced is called the oxidizing agent.

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