Which of the following statements is correct regarding redo…

Chemistry Redox Reaction General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements is correct regarding redox reactions?

An increase in oxidation number of an element is called reduction.

A decrease in oxidation number of an element is called oxidation.

A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reductant.

A reagent which increases the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reductant.

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A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reducing agent or reductnt.

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