Which of the Following Statements About Redox Reactions Is FALSE

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about redox reactions is FALSE?

• A)Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
• B)Reduction is the gain of electrons.
• C)A reaction can result in either oxidation or reduction,not both.
• D)A reaction involving elemental oxygen is a redox reaction.
• E)All of the above statement are true.

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