Explain oxidation and reduction with respect to organic

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Problem 25E

Explain oxidation and reduction with respect to organic compounds.

 

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Problem 25E

Explain oxidation and reduction with respect to organic compounds.

 

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Solution 25EStep 1Oxidation of organic compounds are the addition or gain of oxygen or removal ofhydrogen atoms.Example.The oxidation of aldehyde to a carboxylic acid or conversion of ethylene into ethyleneoxide.Oxidation of ethanol to acetaldehyde involves of hydrogen.

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