Which from following elements exhibits usual tendency to undergo reduction?

Which from following elements exhibits usual tendency to undergo reduction?
  1. $\mathrm{Mg}$
  2. $\mathrm{Ni}$
  3. $\mathrm{O}$
  4. $\mathrm{Cu}$

Solution

Metals usually exhibit a tendency to undergo oxidation while non-metals usually exhibit a tendency to undergo reduction.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (13 May Shift 2)

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