NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
What does the term "reduction" encompass in chemistry?
Options
- AAddition of oxygen to a substance
- BRemoval of hydrogen from a substance
- CRemoval of electronegative elements
- DAddition of electropositive elements
Correct answer
B. Removal of hydrogen from a substance
Step-by-step solution
According to the passage, "reduction" includes the removal of hydrogen or electropositive elements from a substance.