Which of the following is true for a substance that is oxidized in a chemical reaction–oxygen is added to it, hydrogen is removed from it, or both are true?

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Solution

Oxidation can be defined as the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen from the substance. So, both are true for the oxidized substance in a chemical reaction.

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