Q10-33E-b - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Tell whether each of the following reactions is an oxidation, a reduction, or neither:

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Answer

It is neither an oxidation nor reduction reaction.

Step 1: Oxidation reaction

Oxidation means the loss of electrons in a reaction. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state is increased.

Step 2: Reduction reaction

Reduction methe ans gain of electrons or oxidation state is decreased.

Step 3: Reaction interpretation

In this reaction, ammonia is getting added to a given alkene. It is an addition reaction. It is neither an oxidation nor reduction reaction.