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Which of the following is an example of a reduction reaction?
Options
A The burning of wood.
B The formation of rust on iron.
C The reaction of zinc with copper(II) sulfate.
D The charging of a lead-acid battery.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

During charging of a lead-acid battery, lead sulfate is reduced to lead at the cathode. The other options involve oxidation reactions or are not solely reduction.

Hint

Reduction involves gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation number.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1374 of 1872
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