MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which from following elements exhibits usual tendency to undergo reduction?

(A)Mg
(B)Ni
(C)OCorrect
(D)Cu

Answer: (C)

Solution

Reduction is gain of electrons. Metals such as Mg, Ni and Cu have a usual tendency to lose electrons (get oxidised) and act as reducing agents, forming positive ions. Oxygen is a highly electronegative non-metal with a strong tendency to gain two electrons to form

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