Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

If a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen during a reaction, which of the following statement is true?

Options:

Substance is reduced

Substance is oxidised

Substance is oxidised as well as reduced

None of these

Correct Answer:

Substance is oxidised

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Substance is oxidised.

If a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen during a reaction, it is oxidized. In chemical reactions, oxidation involves the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen, electrons, or other reducing agents. When a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen, it typically loses electrons, which is characteristic of oxidation. So, the correct answer is Substance is oxidised.