Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer. Statement - I: If a substance loses oxygen during a reaction, it is said to be reduced. Statement - II: If a substance gains hydrogen during a reaction, it is said to be reduced.
- A.Both the statements are false.
- B.Statement - I is true, and Statement - II is false.
- C.Statement - I is false, and Statement - II is true.
- D.Both the statements are true.
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Reduction means the loss of oxygen or the gain of hydrogen, so each statement states one half of the same definition.
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