Question
Distinguish between the following: Oxidation and reduction
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Answer
| Oxidation | Reduction |
| 1. The chemical reaction in which reactants gain oxygen or lose hydrogen is called oxidation. | 1. The chemical reaction in which reactants gain hydrogen or lose oxygen is called reduction. |
| 2. A reducing agent undergoes oxidation. | 2. An oxidising agent undergoes reduction. |
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