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The likelihood that a chemical molecule will be reduced is called the

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Answer: The correct answer is standard reduction potential

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom looses its electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets increased during this reaction.


X\rightarrow X^(n+)+ne^-

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom gains electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets reduced during this reaction.


X^(n+)+ne^-\rightarrow X

Standard reduction potential is defined as the tendency of a chemical substance to get reduced. It is denoted as
E^o

The substance having highest positive
E^o potential will always get reduced and will undergo reduction reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is standard reduction potential

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