Question

befine oxidation and reduction in different ways. Give examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The terms oxidation and reduction can be defined in terms of the adding or removing oxygen to a compound. while this is not the most robust definition, as discussed below, it is the easiest to remember.

Oxidation and Reduction with respect to Oxygen Transfer

Oxidation is the gain of oxygen.

Reduction is the loss of oxygen.

For example, ethanol can be oxidized to ethanal.