Oxidation of a molecule involves:: (A) Gain of electron, (B) Loss of electron, (C) Gain of proton, (D) Loss of proton
Answer is B. Ans. B. Loss of electrona. Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.b. Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.