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When an atom is reduced, what happens to its oxidation state?
AIt stays unchanged
BIt decreases
CIt increases
DIt always doubles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It decreases
Reduction means gaining electrons, which lowers the oxidation state of the atom.
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