NEET Chemistry · Medium

Redox Reactions: Electron transfer MCQ

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Electron transferMediumQuestion 25011

Question

In a redox reaction, the number of electrons lost is always equal to:

  1. A
    Number of electrons gained
    Correct
  2. B
    Oxidation number of oxygen
  3. C
    Total charge of products
  4. D
    Number of atoms

Correct answer

Number of electrons gained

Explanation

Charge balance demands equality.