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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The conversion is called :
Options
A Oxidation
B Dehydration
C Reduction
Correct Answer
D Hydrolysis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The conversion (likely of a carbonyl to an alcohol or alkane) involves the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen, which is reduction.

Hint

What type of reaction involves gaining hydrogen or losing oxygen?

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