Question

the process of reducation involves​

Answer 1

Answer- The above question is from the chapter 'Redox Reactions'.

Given question: The process of reduction involves _____ .

Answer: The process of reduction involves-

1. Removal of oxygen from a substance

2. Addition of hydrogen to a substance

3. Gain of electrons in a substance

4. Gain of electropositive element in a substance

5. Removal of electropositive element from a substance

6. Decrease in the oxidation number of a substance

Answer 2

Reduction is a process wich involves.

(i) decrease in the oxidation number of one fo the atoms.

(ii) loss of oxygen or an electronegative element.

... In biological system, reduction often corresponds to the addition of hydrogen to molecules or polyatomic ions and oxidation often corresponds to the removal of hydrogen.