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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Decrease in oxidation number is
Options
A oxidation
B reduction
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C redox reaction
D oxidase
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reduction is defined as a decrease in oxidation number (gain of electrons). Oxidation is an increase in oxidation number.

Hint

Use the mnemonic OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons, increase in oxidation number), Reduction Is Gain (of electrons, decrease in oxidation number).

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1003 of 1872
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