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The removal of oxygen from a substance is called ______.

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The removal of oxygen from a substance is called ______.

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  • oxidation

  • corrosion

  • reduction

  • rancidity

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Solution

The removal of oxygen from a substance is called reduction.

Explanation:

Reduction is specifically defined as the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen to a substance.

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 63]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 47. | Page 63

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