Question

. What are redox reactions? Explain with an example. Also label the following in your example:a) The substance oxidizedb) The substance reducedc) Oxidizing agentd) Reducing agent

Answer 1

The reaction in which oxidation and reduction occurs simultaneously are called redox reactions .
example:- CuO + H2 arrow Cu + H2O
Substance oxidized : H2
Substance reduced: CuO
Oxidizing agent : CuO
Reducing agent H2