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Chemistry Question on Redox reactions

Addition of oxygen to an element or a compound is termed as

A

oxidation

B

reduction

C

ionisation

D

redox reaction

Answer

oxidation

Explanation

Solution

Addition of oxygen to an element or a compound is termed as oxidation, e.g.
C+O2→CO2C+O_{2}\rightarrow CO_{2}