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Question
In the context of redox reactions, the removal of hydrogen from a substance is known as:
(a) oxidation
(b) dehydration
(c) reduction
(d) dehydrogenation
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Solution
(a) oxidation
Removal of hydrogen from the substance is known as oxidation.
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