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Oxidation is the same as __________(a) addition of hydrogen(b) removal of oxygen(c) addition of oxygen(d) removal of NitrogenThis question was posed to me during an interview.I need to ask this question from Classical Idea of Redox Reactions-Oxidation and Reduction Reactions topic in portion Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct OPTION is (c) addition of oxygen

Easiest EXPLANATION: OXIDATION is the same as the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen where reduction is the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen. Oxidation is CAUSED by an oxidising agent and reduction is caused by a reducing agent.



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