Combustion is a process of __________.
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oxidation
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reduction
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neutralisation
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Combustion is fundamentally an oxidation reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of heat and light. Option A correctly identifies it as oxidation. Reduction (B) is the opposite process involving gain of electrons. Neutralization (C) refers to acid-base reactions. Combustion is distinctly characterized by rapid oxidation with accompanying energy release.