Which of the Following Statements Concerning Reduction Reactions Is FALSE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning reduction reactions is FALSE?

• A) An electron acceptor gains an electron.
• B) They frequently involve electron carrier molecules.
• C) They are coupled with oxidation reactions.
• D) A molecule gains a hydrogen atom.
• E) An electron acceptor becomes more positively charged.

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