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Redox Reactions: Balancing basics MCQ

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Balancing basicsEasyQuestion 25026

Question

In oxidation-number balancing, total increase in oxidation number equals:

  1. A
    Total decrease in oxidation number
    Correct
  2. B
    Total number of atoms
  3. C
    Charge of solvent
  4. D
    Sum of coefficients

Correct answer

Total decrease in oxidation number

Explanation

Electron loss equals electron gain.

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