Question
With reference to oxidation $\&$ reduction reaction $–$ complete the statement given by filling in the blanks with only the words $(a)$ Addition $(b)$ Removal. ‘Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving $– .........$ of oxygen to a substance or $.........$ of hydrogen from a substance. Reduction on the other hand involves $.........$ of hydrogen to a substance or $.........$ of oxygen from a substance.

Answer

‘Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving $–$ addition of oxygen to a substance or removal of hydrogen from a substance. Reduction on the other hand involves addition of hydrogen to a substance or removal of oxygen from a substance.

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