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Given the equation representing a reaction:

Sn^4+(aq) + 2e- -------> Sn^2+ (aq)

which term best describes this reaction?

a) ionization
b) neutralization
c) oxidation
d) reduction

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User Mummybot
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Sn⁺⁴ takes electrons to become Sn⁺². This process is called d) reduction.
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