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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

_____ is an oxidation reaction.
Options
A Ice melting in a soft drink
B Table salt dissolving in water for cooking vegetables
C Rusting of iron
Correct Answer
D Neutralization of HCl by NaOH
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Rusting of iron involves the oxidation of iron (Fe → Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺) by oxygen. The other options are physical changes or acid-base reactions without change in oxidation states.

Hint

Oxidation involves loss of electrons or increase in oxidation number.

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