Which of the following statements is untrue about oxidation and reduction processes?
A)An oxidation can happen without a reduction.
B)It involves the exchange of electrons.
C)Often ions are generated or consumed.
D)Electrons are often involved in oxidation and reduction reactions.
E)All of the above are true.

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Oxidation and reduction processes are complementary; an oxidation reaction occurs simultaneously with a reduction reaction in a redox process, involving the transfer of electrons from one substance to another. Therefore, an oxidation cannot happen without a corresponding reduction.

Which of the Following Statements Is Untrue About Oxidation and Reduction