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What is known as Autooxidation?​

Answer 1

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Autoxidation is any oxidation that occurs in presence of oxygen. The term is usually used to describe the degradation of organic compounds in air (as a source of oxygen). ... It can be considered to be a slow, flameless combustion of materials by reaction with oxygen.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

●Autoxidation is the spontaneous oxidation of a compound in air.

●In the presence of oxygen, ethers slowly autoxidize to form hydroperoxides and dialkyl peroxides. If concentrated or heated, these peroxides may explode.

●Autoxidation is oxidation that occurs in presence of oxygen. It is usually used to describe the degradation of organic compounds in air (as a source of oxygen).