What is oxidation reaction give an example of oxidation reaction. is oxidation an exothermic or endothermic reaction
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A reaction in which Oxygen or any electronegative atom is added to a compound or Hydrogen or any electropositive atom is removed from a compound, is called an oxidation reaction.
eg- C + O2 ----> CO2
Oxidation can be both exothermic as well as endothermic. If the reactants are highly reactive the reaction is exothermic(spontaneous)
eg.- C + O2 ----> CO2
If the reactants are less reactive like nitrogen then the reaction is endothermic.
eg- N2 + O2 -----> 2NO
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oxidation means reducing hydrogen or adding oxygen. example c +0=co2.
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