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Redox Reactions — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryRedox Reactions2 Marks
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Define oxidation and reduction in terms of oxidation number.
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Answer

Oxidation involves increase in oxidation number. Reduction involves decrease in oxidation number.

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