What is true about oxidation?
A) the more oxidized a molecule the less energy it contains
B) is the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen or electrons to a substance
C) gasoline represents the extreme of energy-rich oxidized compounds
D) oxidation reactions only occur in polar compounds

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Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, often resulting in a molecule having less energy because it is in a more stable, lower-energy state.

What Is True About Oxidation