Question
Give different definations of Reduction reactions.
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Answer
Reduction reaction is a reaction in which :
(i) Any substance get added to hydrogen.
(ii) Electropositive element combine with it.
(iii) Removal of oxygen.
(iv) Addition of electrons in any species.
(v) Decrease in oxidation number.
(i) Any substance get added to hydrogen.
(ii) Electropositive element combine with it.
(iii) Removal of oxygen.
(iv) Addition of electrons in any species.
(v) Decrease in oxidation number.
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