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According to this definition, oxidation is the loss of hydrogen, while reduction is the gain of hydrogen. For example, according to this definition, when ethanol is oxidized into ethanal: CH 3 CH 2 OH → CH 3 CHO. Ethanol is considered oxidized because it loses hydrogen.
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The loss of electrons from atom or ion is called as oxidation.
Na => Na+
The gain of electrons by an atom or ion is called as reduction.
Cl + e- => Cl-
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