Reduction involves the
A)loss of neutrons.
B)gain of electrons.
C)increase in oxidation state.
D)gain of electrons and an increase in oxidation state.
E)loss of neutrons,gain of electrons,and an increase in oxidation state.

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Reduction in chemistry refers to the gain of electrons. When a species gains electrons, its oxidation state decreases, not increases, which is why options involving an increase in oxidation state are incorrect. Reduction has nothing to do with the loss or gain of neutrons, which is a nuclear process, not a chemical one.

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