During the Course of a Reaction, the Oxidation Number of Oxygen

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the course of a reaction, the oxidation number of oxygen increases from -2 to 0. Is oxygen being oxidized or reduced during this reaction?

• A) Oxidized
• B) Reduced

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