Question
Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding redox reactions?...
Which of the following statements is correct regarding redox reactions?
A
An increase in oxidation number of an element is called reduction.
B
A decrease in oxidation number of an element is called oxidation.
C
A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reductant.
D
A reagent which increases the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reductant.
Answer
A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reductant.
Explanation
Solution
: A reagent which lowers the oxidation number of an element in a given substance is reducing agent or reductnt.