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Oxidation is a process which involves ....

Oxidation is a process which involves .

A

loss of an electronegative radical

B

gain of electrons

C

gain of an electropositive radical

D

increase in the oxidation number of one of the atoms

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The correct Answer is:
D
Oxidation is an increase in oxidation number and corresponds to the loss, or apparent loss, of electrons (called deelectronation).
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