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प्रश्न
Balance the given chemical reaction as per the instructions below.
\[\ce{NaOH + H2SO4 -> Na2SO4 + H2O}\]
Oxidation means losing electrons then what is reduction?
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उत्तर
Reduction is gain of electrons.
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