What is an oxidation reaction? Identify in the following reaction (i) the substance oxidised, and (ii) the substance reduced
ZnO + C → Zn + CO
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Oxidation is a reaction in which oxidation takes place.
Reduction is a reaction in which reduction takes place.
Redox reaction is a reaction in which oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously.
In the reaction :
- Carbon is the substance oxidised.
- Zinc oxide is the substance reduced.
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the substance oxidised and ii. the substance reduced ZnO + C → Zn + CO
In the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, 'C' acts as. Carbon is the reducing agent and ZnO has been reduced as carbon as taken oxygen from the ZnO.
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