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Which of the following statements is inaccurate?

AThe electronic structure of an atom or ion being oxidized doesn't change during the reaction.
BOxidation includes a loss of electrons from an atom or ion.
COxidation comes before reduction.
DOxidation results in a positive charge.

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The inaccurate statement is C. Oxidation and reduction don't necessarily happen together, and oxidation doesn't happen first.

A. The electronic structure of an atom or ion being oxidized doesn't change during the reaction.