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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What is reduction?
Options
A The gain of oxygen or removal of hydrogen from a compound
B The addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen from a compound
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C The formation of a precipitate
D The release of heat
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reduction is the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen from a compound. Example: Fe2O3(s)+3CO(g)→2Fe(s)+ 3CO2(g).

Hint

Think about what is gained or lost in reduction.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 471 of 1872
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