Why is this reaction called an oxidation reaction?

Because addition of oxygen is taking place

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Because reduction of oxygen is taking place

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Because addition of hydrogen is taking place

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Both A and C are correct.

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Solution

The correct option is A Because addition of oxygen is taking place
Oxidation is loss of electrons or gain of oxygen and loss of hydrogen.
Oxidising agents give oxygen to another substance. Oxidising agents give oxygen to another substance or remove hydrogen from it. Thus if addition of oxygen is taking place, reaction called oxidation reaction.
Option A is correct.

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

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :

(a) The addition of oxygen to a substance is called ........... whereas removal of oxygen is called .......

(b) The addition of hydrogen to a substance is called .......... whereas removal of hydrogen is called .........

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