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  4. How many of the following statements refer to 'reduction'? i. Removal of oxygen ii. Addition of electropositive element iii. Removal of hydrogen iv. Loss of electrons v. Addition of electronegative element vi. Gain of electrons vii. Oxidation number of the element increases

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Q. How many of the following statements refer to 'reduction'?
i. Removal of oxygen
ii. Addition of electropositive element
iii. Removal of hydrogen
iv. Loss of electrons
v. Addition of electronegative element
vi. Gain of electrons
vii. Oxidation number of the element increases

Redox Reactions

Solution:

Statements i,ii, and vi represent reduction.