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ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main

How many of the following statements refer to 'oxidation'? 1. Addition of oxygen; 2. Addition of electropositive element; 3. Removal of oxygen; 4. Removal of hydrogen; 5. Addition of electronegative element; 6. Loss of electrons; 7. Oxidation number of the element decreases

Answer: 4

Solution

Oxidation corresponds to: addition of oxygen (1) ✓, removal of hydrogen (4) ✓, addition of an

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