Question

In a reaction, the oxdation number of an element becomes zero from-1. It is a case of

Options

Oxidation

Reduction

Neither oxidation nor reduction

Both oxidation and reduction​

Answer 1

Answer:

oxidation

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is reduction.

• The reactions where the oxidation number of a species increases are called oxidation reactions.
• The reactions where the oxidation number of a species decreases are called reduction reactions.
• In a reaction, the oxidation number of an element becomes zero from-1 so, its oxidation number decrease and it is a case of reduction.