Q10-33E-a
Question
Tell whether each of the following reactions is an oxidation, a reduction, or neither:
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Verified Answer
It is an oxidation reaction
1Step 1: Oxidation reaction
Oxidation means the loss of electrons in a reaction. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state is increased.
2Step 2: Reduction reaction
Reduction means the gain of electrons or oxidation state is decreased.
3Step 3: Reaction interpretation
In this reaction alcohol is getting converted to aldehyde and removal of dihydrogen is occurring. So here loss of electrons is occurring. It is an oxidation reaction.
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