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Which of the following statement is true for an oxidation reaction?


A

Removal of oxygen

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B

Addition of oxygen

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C

Removal of hydrogen

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D

Both (B) and (C)

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Solution

The correct option is D

Both (B) and (C)


Explanation for correct option:

D. Both (B) and (C)

Oxidation:

  • Oxidation is a process that involves the loss of electrons.
  • Oxidation can also be defined as the process that involves the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.
  • An example of an oxidation reaction is depicted below:

CuO(s)+H2(g)Cu(s)+H2O(l)

  • In this reaction, oxygen is added to Hydrogen producing a water molecule. Thus oxidation takes place while in the case of Copper, oxygen is being removed thus reduction is taking place.

Explanation for incorrect options:

As oxidation involves the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen. Thus options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is D i.e. Both (B) and (C).


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