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Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples each. reduction.

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SOLUTION :Reduction reaction-
It is defined as the addition of hydrogen or REMOVAL of oxygen.
1) `Cl_2+H_2overset("HEAT")toHCl`
In the above reaction (1), Hydrogen is added to chlorine to FORM hydrogen chloride. Thus, chlorine gas is getting reduced to form hydrochloric acid
2) `H_2S+Cl_2overset("Heat")to2HCl+S`
In example,(2) Hydrogen is added to chlorine by hydrogen sulphide, thereby reducing chlorine


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