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ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main

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

Answer: 3

Solution

Reduction corresponds to: removal of oxygen (1) ✓, addition of an electropositive element

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