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Reduction is

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a

loss of electrons

b

gain of electron

c

neither loss nor gain of electron

d

both (A) and (B)

answer is B.

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Gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state is called reduction.  Therefore, a reduced atom accepts electrons from another atom.

 

 

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