Question: Which of the following statements regarding oxidation and reduction are correct?
- In oxidation, loss of electron takes place whereas in reduction, gain of electron takes place.
- In oxidation, gain of electron takes place whereas in reduction, loss of electron takes place.
- Oxidizing agent decreases the oxidation number but reducing agent increases the oxidation number.
- Oxidizing agent increases the oxidation number but reducing agent reduces the oxidation number. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
Options:
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
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