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

Question

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

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

It is a reduction reaction.             

Step 1: Oxidation reaction

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

Step 2: Reduction reaction

Reduction means the gain of electrons or oxidation state is decreased. Removal of the electronegative atoms is reduction.

Step 3: Reaction interpretation

In this reaction bromine, an electronegative atom is getting removed and hydrogen is getting attached. It is a reduction reaction.