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True or False: Oxidation involves gain of electrons.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Oxidation is loss of electrons (OIL: Oxidation Is Loss); reduction is gain of electrons (RIG). Mnemonic helps avoid confusion in redox reactions. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 11]]

Topic Chemistry - Redox Reactions
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF

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