Consider the following equation of the chemical reaction of a metal M: 4M + 3O2→ 2M2O3
The equation represents:
(a) Combination reaction as well as reduction reaction
(b) Decomposition reaction as well as oxidation reaction
(c) Oxidation reaction as well as displacement reaction
Combination reaction as well as oxidation reaction

Question

Consider the following equation of the chemical reaction of a metal M: 4M + 3O2→ 2M2O3
The equation represents:
(a)	Combination reaction as well as reduction reaction
(b)	Decomposition reaction as well as oxidation reaction
(c)	Oxidation reaction as well as displacement reaction
Combination reaction as well as oxidation reaction

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Option (d) is the answer. In the above reaction, Metal combines with the oxygen to form a single compound which is a combination reaction and here addition of oxygen takes place so it is oxidation reaction