When a specie undergoes oxidation, its
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oxidation number increases
- oxidation number decreases
- oxidation number remains constant
- acts as oxidizing agent
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Oxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs when the oxidation number of an atom increases. This means that the atom loses electrons and has a greater positive charge or a lesser negative charge. The oxidation number of an atom is a number that represents the degree of oxidation of the atom in a chemical compound.
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